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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-06-10
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

EULTON LODGE No. SO F. " A. M. meets
in Masonic Hall every 1st and Sd Wednes-
day of each month.
EDGERTON CHAPTER NO. SO ORDER OF
IL Eastern Star holds regular meeting at
Masonic Hall the second and fourth Tuesday
evening of each month.
DOYAL NEIGHBOR LODGE No. 246O meets
Az in WoOdmen Hall the I'd and 4th Wednes-
day evenings of each month
FDGERTON LODGE No. 146, X. P, meets
A~ every Tuesday evening at o'clock.
FDGERTON ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIA-
- TON meets second Wednesday of each
month.
FDGERTON CAMP No. 440, M w. A. me IS
- in WOOdmen Hall the 1St and Sd THURSDAY
evenings of each month.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-06-10
Band Concert.

The following is the program for band
concert Saturday evening:
1. Uncle Sammy March.
2 Sky Pilot-Overture.
3. Narajo-Indian Char.
4. Presidential Polonaise (Sousa). This
number was used as grand march at
Mckinley inaugural ball.
:. My Charcoal Babe (Rag).
e. DarkleS Jubilee.
z. Sweet Remembrance Waltz
8. Exelcis March.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-06-10
Gard of Thanks

To the friends who assisted in the
burial of our brother and for the
floral tributes we desire to return our
most sincere thanks.
JAMES, MICHAEL AND EDWARD
MCDoNOUGH, Mrs. e. M. HUBBELL
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-06-10
The Commencement Exercises.

The Commencement exercises of the
Edgerton High School will be held at
Royal Hall Thursday evening, June 18th.
The public is cordially invited to attend
these exercises. Following is the pro-
gram:
Music ,......................E High School Chorus
Invocation. ..................R Rev. A. Parr
Music. Girls, Glee CLUB
SalutatOry. .................. ....... Elmer Hahn
Essay-"King Arthur and His Round Table as
Depicted in TennySOn's 1dylls OF the
King. ''................ M Lewise Po1neroy
Grafton. Observation-Disclosures liver CROMWELL
Ernest c. Kaufman
Music ......... .............High School Chorus
Grafton. =. "A Justification of Russias Atti-
tude in the Present Crisis George @.
Scharfenberg
Oration-''A Justification Of Japan's Attitude
in the Present Crisis .-ROllin A. Marsden
Demonstration teps in the Development OF
knowledge OF Electricity up to the Time of
Franklin" ....................J James SaXby.
j. j. Bachman, G. G. Baumgartner
Grafton and Valedictory-"The Woman of To-
Day. ....................H Hazel TOutOn
Presentation Of Diplomas. .Prin. w. A. Clark
Music Observation-Disclosures. Girls Glee Club
The Senior class play "The Great
Hindoo Secret" with the following cast,
will be given Wednesday evening, June
18th, at Royal Hall:
John Henry Robinson .... Elmer Hahn
Rutherford Smythe. .......... ernest Kaufman
Colonel Harry Bolster George Scharfenberg
Mortimer Clevcrly John Saxby
Herr Won VOgelsand. ........... ROllin Marsden
The Unknown. ....... ...........R Roy Farman
Count Blufsk1 ................. Penn Brown
Madam Mirabele .............. Lewise POmerOv
Mrs. Honoria Cleverly. Jessie Loveland
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-06-10
RAILWAY TIME CARDS.
CHICAGO. MILWA UKEE & ST. PAUL.
Trains Leave Edgerton Station as Follows

GOING EAST.
No. 4, daily except Monday. =. 80. 4:56 a. N
No. 40, daily. ............... -. 6:58 q. n
No. A. daily except Sunday. :O1 a. N
No. 8, daily except Sunday. ...--- 10'41 a. m
No. 46, dai " except Sunday. ......... Asp. N
No. A, Sunday only. ................. 4:44 p. m
No. 90, Freight, daily ex. Sunday. 1915 a. N
No. 81, Freight, Sunday only $780, $50 a. m
No 1866 Freight except Sunday. 9:39 p. II
GOING WEST.
No !, Daily Sunday excepted ........ 9: 39 p. m.
No 49, Daily .......--. 9:25 p. m.
No 81 daily eXceOt Sunday 7:17 p. m.
No s. Daily eXceDt Sunday ...----- IA p, m.
No 81 dailv excent Sunday ~ II :05 a. m.
No Al Sunday only ~ .......1 1910 q. m.
No 81 Freight excent Sunday 80 p. m.
Nos / and through trains for all points west
of Mississippiriver.
j. A. HENDERSON Ticket Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
SAY KILLING WAS
DONE BY ACCIDENT
Light on Supposed Murder in Rock
Island Box Car in Mime
sofa.

st Paul, Mimi, April 6.--The body
of the unknown man who was report
ed murdered at Owatonna, Mimi, by
two men whose purpose was robbery
was found in a box car in the Min
nesota Transfer company's yards. 1t
has not been identified. A special to
The Dispatch from Northfield says:
Joe Lewis. aged II. and Alexander
Stewart. aged i. are under arrest here
and have confessed to the murder of
an unknown man in an Omaha bCX
car en- the Rock Island road In OwatCn-
IL.
Lewis says his home is in Texas.
but for some time he has been work
ing in a nursery at Albert Lea. Stew
art claims st. Louis as his home. Aus
tin Driscoll of Sac City, and William
st. Martin. of FaribauIt witnessed the
crime. Lewis in his confession to the
authorities says his gun was accident
ally discharged while he had it point
cd at the man whom he was robbiDg.
The man murdered was later identified
Us Louis MOberg, of Minneapolis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
PLEASURE PARTY
OF FIVE DROWN
of Florida and Cap
sized.

Tampa. Fla, April G.-Five persons,
all members Of a pleasure party from
the Florida Methodist college at Suth-
erland. were drowned near Anclote
lighthouse The dead are: Mrs. Walker,
wife OF the president of the college;
Miss O'Couner. of Atlanta: Miss
Slaughter Miss McCray and Mr.. BOu-
land. of Sutherland.
President Walker and Miss Newton
reached the beach alive The bodies
of Mrs. Walker and Miss O'Conner
have not yet been recovered. The
bodies of the other three were washed
ashore and recovered. President
Walker had taken the party out for 4
cruise to the lighthouse, but met with
rough water and the boat was over
turned in the gulf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
ROSE CARRIES THA CREAM CITY
How the Ballots Fell in Minnesota an,
South Dakota.

How the Ballots Fell in Minnesota and
South Dakota.
Milwaukee. April 6.-Mayor David
s. Rose. Dem, carried the city in the
municipal election, having a plurality
of 1912 over Guy d. GOff Rep. Vic
tor L. Berger. Soc. Dem, ran over 1000
voted behind Goff. The vote for mayor
is as follows: Rose. 23,513; Goff, H.
GO3; Berger. 1888. For the other of
ficers there was no material differ
ence. The Democrats also control the
common council. electing twenty-four
members. Republicans thirteen aud
Social Democrats, nine.
Louis X. Luse, of Superior (nOn-
partisanl. for justice of the supreme
court, carried the city over James g.
Kirwin, of Neenah non,partisan). by
mapority of 1912. Returns from
the state indicate Luse's election. Ques-
tions relating TO bond issues for vari-
Gus city improvements requiring the
expenditure of about 100000 car
ried. Among the largest sums is $780,
600 for a municipal lighting plant.
nearly S1.OOO,OOO for viaducts. and
$4,000 for additional fire apparatus.
st. Paul, April G.-MuniciTal cleo
tions were held in cities of the sec
ond class throughout Minnesota Most
of the contests were of a nOn-partisan
character. local issues entirely govern
ing the choice of candidates A hot
contest at Sleepy Eye resulted I'm the
election of J. NJ. Olsen for mayor. he
defeating +. T. Bertrank by thirteen
votes. At New Tim. L. ]. Bobleter
defeated Louis SchiIling for city clerk.
The latter had held the office eighteen
years. Anoka voted in favor of an is
sue of $1,000 municipal bonds.
Huron. $. D.. April Is. - The mu-
nicipal election resulted i'm the re-elec-
tiOn of ]. y. Cleaver. mayor and y.
NJ. Wordell. clerk Fred GeIterman
was elected treasurer. The vote was
in favor of continuing saloons. Only
small vote was polled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
LARGEST OF NAVY
BattIeship Virginia Launched
With The Usual Cere-
monies.
10000 PEOPLE ARE PRESENT
New Craft of $4,000 Tons and Will
Carry Latest Equip
ment.

Newport News, Va, April 6.-The
battleship Virginia was launched here
yesterday, 10000 persons cheering the
latest addition to Uncle Sans navy
as it slid gracefully into the waters.
The battleship was christened by Miss
Matilda Gay Montague. daughter of
the governor of Virginia. y large
staff of officials were present.
The new fighting craft is the lar@-
est United States battleShip now
atioat. 1t has a displacement of H.
600 tons, whereas the Maine and Mis-
souri,. recently added to the navy.
have 4 displacement of 1880 tons
each. The Virginia is 5000 tons dis
placement greater than the Illinois.
Wisconsin. kentucky and Kearsarge.
and 4.315 tons greater than the Ore
gun.
Big as is the Virginia. however.
Uncle Sam will soon launch five bat
tleships, the Connecticut, Kansas.
Louisiana. Minnesota and Vermont.
each of 10000 tons displacement. HOO
tons greater than the Virginia.
Twelve More Under Construction.
The United States has - more bat
tleshipS under construction and yet to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
GROSVENOR HOLDS CENTER
OF STAGE IN HOUSE DEBATE

of praise or approval of the Sherman
antitrust law had come from Democ-
IN tic sources. He defended the preSi-
Dent for his attitude concerning trusts,
saying lit is enough for Mr.. RoOse-
welt to show that he took n law that
had been condemned by the Democrat
ic party and cast out as worthless,
and made ii the most effective weapon
ana engine for the suppression of un-
lawful and injurious trusts that man
has ever dreamed could be put on the
statute books of the country"
He mentioned the presidents atti-
tude i'm connection with the postof-
fee investigation. the Cuban reel
procity treaty and the Panama canal
treaty. In the latter case. he said. the
president had risen in his own person,
in his own power. as an individual and
as president of the United States, and
solved that problem in such Il manner
that all the world looked ON with adj
miration: and he added that there was
nobody in the United States today that
raised \ sane voice against the propO-
sitiOn When the first ship goes
through the canal he said. it should
carry in addition to her American flag
another flag with an inscription tes-
tifying to the genius. courage. skill
and patriotism of the president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA
Liceuse the Question in the Latter Stale
Few Towns Report.

Omaha. Neb.. April 6 - Municipal
elections were held in Nebraska. ex
cept in Omaha. The issue generally
was on the question OF license
or no license, although party lines
were drawn in some places and the
result l. expected TO forecast in some
degree what may be expected at tie
fall elections. The campaign in South
Omaha has been hotly contested on
party lines. Returns indicate That the
Democrats have elected Thomas Hoe
tor mayor, with the remainder of the
ticket Republican. a majority of the
outside towns reporting thus rar have
voted for high license.
Topeka. Kan. April 6.-The elec-
tions in cities in Kansas were for
minor officers. In Lawrence and Wichi-
Ia all the Republican candidates were
elected. In Leayenworth the Repub-
Hcans elected judge. clerk Of city court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
SUPREME COURT
REFUSES SUCCOR
Grand Rapids BoOdIer VIII Have to
Take His Medi-
cine.

Lansing. Mich. April 6.-The su-
preme court has handed down an opin-
ion affirming the conviction in the cir
cult court OF Thomas +. McGarry, a
prominent Grand Rapids attorney. on
the charge of bribery in connection
with the Lake Michigan water deal in
that city. McGarTy's appeal was based
on number of CONVENTIONS, among
them that he was charged with bribing
City Attorney Liant X. Salisbury, an
official without authority in the coun-
ell. which would have 10 grant the
water franchise.
The supreme court, in answer 10 this.
cited the statute making II Il punish
able offense for the city legal adviser
TO give an opinion corIuptIy. The ev-
idencc against him was also attacked
10y McCiarry, but the upper court held
that there was sufficient evidence that
was thoroughly admiSsionable outside
of the confessions of Garman and Cam
ercn. McGarry. who is now in business
in Florida. appealed his case before
he was sentenced and is now under
bonds.
Grand Rapids. Mich. April 1.-THE
trial of State Senator David l.. Burns,
charged with accepting a bribe i'm con-
ncction with the Lake Michigan water
deal. has been begun in the superior
court. Burns is charged with accept
ing 500 for influencing legislation in
the state senate. The case of Alder
man Malachi Kinney. charged with ac-
cepting bribc. was again put over
the term. a showing being made that
I-iur.n,. l. still too III tn c-n In trial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Takes "A whacL at Missouri.
MAKES A FEW DIVERSIONS
Iasferring to the Tariff Question. Trust and
Panama

He got into an argument with Clark
Of Missouri regarding differences Of
opinion among Republicans on the tar
iff question. and said there was no diff
ference of opinion as to the true basis
on which protectionmust stand. When
the time comes to amend the tariff"
he vehemently stated. we Will amend
it." Grosvcnor declared the Republic
ans would not disturb the peace of the
country and bring il TO the condition
of 1898 through an agitation Of in
tended tariff revision that would break
up the flow OF prosperity in the cOun-
try.
Taking up the subject of trusts
Grosvenor declared that not one word
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
PROTECT TEACHERS
FROM LITTLE GOD
Cupid's Inroads in Illinois Instruc-
tors Stirs Boards Of Edu-
cation.

Bloomington. H., April G.-As re
sult of the great depletion in the ranks
Of the rural school teachers of central
Illinois. heartlcss school directors are
beginning to execute irOnclad contracts
with the woman teachers. which read
as follows:
- hereby declare that 1 will not get
married during the term for which l
am engaged toteach this school Failing
to keep this provision / hereby agree
10 forfeit the sum of $50" Recently
at Dixon two school teachers resigned
in one day and the board had no one
TO take their places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
BELKNAPS FOUND GUILTY
OF MAKING SPURIOUS MONEY

Chicago. April 6.-Charles pHIkr.a i,
and his young wife Frances BeIknap,
were found guilty of counterfeiunG by
a Jury in Judge Humphreys court.
When the verdict was read the young
woman laid her bead on her husband :
shoulder and sobhed. Belknap said Ia
fer he knew he would be convicted. but
hoped his wife would escape When
thc Belknaps were arrested thirty-four
counterfeit silver dollars were found at
their home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
NOT THE RETORT COURTEOUS
But the House Was COnvulsed and Fitz-
gerald Not Perturbed.

Haven't you forgotten sOmething?"
inquired Fitzgerald Of New York.
Grosvenor cOnvulsed the house when
he replied, after hesitating Il moment,
II have forgotten more than you
know"
Not perturbed by this retOrt. Fitz-
gerald asked if there should not be
added to the inscription the fact that
the American people We're heartily
ashamed of the way they got the Pan
ANA canal route.
Grosvcnor replied that several lit
tie people got. that way, and so did
several big people" but no one dared
condemn the action of the president in
that matter. He challenged the Demo-
Gratis to come forward now 'and fool
with the very weapon that has de-
strOyed n number of the great men
of your party already" and he added
amid laughter, There are many 9th
ers on their way to the graveyard"
He believed, he said. the people un-
dcrstOOd the president 10 be a genius
and Il man of great power and unlim-
tied patriotism. and the Democrats
could not name an affirmative act Of
his that was not done right.
Returning to the subject of the Re-
publican party and its policies, GrOsve-
nor said ii was so united that there
WAS not man on that side OF the
house who could not in an hour draft
a platform that would be unanimously
adopted at the coming convention.
Looking OYER to the Democratic side
he inquired amid laughter. Don't you
wish YOU had situat ton like that
GroSvenOr WAS warmly congratulated
as he took his seat.
Senate and House in Brief
Washington, April 6.-The senate
listened TO a two hours speech by Nor
gan on the Panama canal question and
then again took up the postotfice apprO-
priation bill. but adjourning without
completing its consideration An ex-
ecutive session was held.
The proceedings in the house We're
enlivened by speeches by DeArmond
and GroSvenor. tine former attacking
the Republicans and the latter Vigor-
ously defending them and lauding
President Roosevelt The military
academy bill was passed without
amendment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Senator Burton Sen
fenced to s Months
in Jail
WITH FINE OF $2,5OO
Dramatic SCene---HaS
Nothing to
Say.

81. Louis. April 6.-Unitcd States
Senator Burton, Of Kansas. was today
sentenced to six months imprison-
ment in the Iron county Jail and fined
S2.500, he having been convicted uf
using influence before the po>totlice
department in behalf Of the Rialtu
Grain company and having received
payment from the company for his
services.
Had Nothing to say.
When Judge Adams asked Burton:
Have YOU anything TO say as to why
sentence should not he passed upon
yuu?" the senator stood trembling
and evidently suppressing his emo
tious. Then, with a strong effort, he
said: Your honor will please allow
me to respectfully decline to say any
thing"
The court room was empty, with
the exception of Il few persons inter
ested in the previous case, and the
silence was almost oppressive as
Judge Adams. in low. moduIated
tone. began the delivery Of the SEN
tence 70 he imposed.
New Trial Denied
Before pronouncing sentence Judge
Adams o,crruled motious for a new
trial and an arrest of Judgment.
At the conclusion of the sentence
attorney, Judge Krum. fled
a bill of exceptions in the case and
offered bond for $4,000. which was
accepted.
The case will now he appealed to
he United States district court of
appeals, the highest tribunal in the
matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
BELGIUM MAKES A REPLY
Disputes the Statements Alleging Cruelty
to the Natives.

10 INC EAbAFGhs
Washington. April G.-The Belgian
government has forwarded tothis coun-
try an official reply TO the charges Of
cruelty and tyranny made against the
administration of theCOngO Free State.
The reply Of the Belgian government
is made to disprOve the accusations
brought by the British consul, which
alleged that Belgian authorities treat
cd the natives Of the Congo Free State
with extreme cruelty and that there
were many Of the natives MANNED for
life, having lost hands or ears be-
cause they did not bring I'm enough
rubber.
The report shows that in almost ev-
cry case the natives gave false ac-
counts as TO how they received their
The note concludes by as
serting that the British consul and the
missionaries have been overzeaIous ia
a poor cause and that the Belgian ad-
has greatly improved the
condition Of the natives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Missionary Tells What He Has
Seen Over in the Congo
Free State in Africa.
NATIVES BRUTALLY TREATED
CannibaIs Employed as Soldiers and
Hands Cut from Fugitives-
Charges Are Denied.

Louisville. April 6.-Dr. w NJ Nor
rison, southern Presbyterian mission
airy in the Congo Free State. in speak
ing to the Presbyterian Ministers as
soCiatiou here save an impressive &c
cital of the barlrlrities toward the ra-
tives of the Congo by those hold
ing power. ana Of the obstacles TO their
correction by the authorities Il lived
with the people Tor seven years. and I
know what l am saying" laid Dr.
Morrison. Leopold has there a native
cannihal army Of 2G.OOO men. officerett
by white Belcians and armed with re-
Dcating rifles. These men. represent
ing the worst ana most savage type Of
The natives. were caught and car
ried far away from their homes and
forced into military service.
What DIR. Morrison Has Seen.
This cannibal soldicry is used to
compel the natives to bring in enor-
nous tiibUte of ivory and India rub
Der. 1t is worth noting that the king
of Belgium is reputed to bc the hrg-
est dealer in ivory ana rubber in the
world. As q result of this forced Ia
Dor and military service. great and I'M
speakable cruelties are Tracticed on
the native people. have seen a num-
Der of times at least 10000 fleeing into
the forests to escape from the cannf-
baS soldiers Of King Leopold; I have
seen these soldiers securing the forests,
and. after catching number of men
whom the government wanted as la
borcrs. going away with the captives
tied together with ropes around their
nccks.
Hande Cut on Evidence.
Raids upon villages are made re-
peatedly. some Of the people being
killed and eaten. others carried into
captivity and sold and still others
forced into labo" and military service.
You can buy all the slaves you want
at LuebO at so to 80 each. When
these raids are made the most awful
cruelties are practiccd. Innocent wOn-
ent and children are killed or capt
uTed. hands are cut off To be taken
back to the white Belgian officers to
show that the work has been well
done. and great sections are depoDu-
lated One of these raids, was made
near one of our mission stations. One
Of our missionaries went 10 the scene
and counted eiGhty-one hands cut of
and drying over n fire. to be taken
lack to the Belgian officers. Forty
five dead bodies were counted lying
nearby.
What Are we Going to Do Is Asked.
The Belgian government makes the
usual sterotyped denial Of all these
charges. / have seen personally the
governor of the Congo States. He viii
l0t do anything. I have been in the
palace of the king Of Belgium and have
teen the most prominent officials OF
he Congo government They will not
10 anything. The English government
: greatly interested in the situation.
At the request of Lord LansdOwne |
made a statement of such outrages
IS had come under my own obserYa-
ion. Consul Roger Garment, who is
English and acting American repre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
MUN|CIPA
ELECTIONS
Chicago Votes for Own
ership of Street
Railways.
RESULTS ELSEWHERE
Various Issues Fought
Out in Different
Cities.

Chicago. April G.-The most i'm
portant election Chicago has held for
years closed when the last vote was
deposited yesterday. For one of the
questions TO be voted on was whether
the city of Chicago should adopt the
Mueller law" which permits the clty
to become the owner and operator of
the SYSTEMS of street car lines here,
and another was whether the city
should. in line with the Mueller law
purchase those systems. These qucs-
tiOns open up vast possibilities for
Chicago. which are for good or for
evil. according to tine views n man
holds of the principal of municipal
ownership.
Municipal Ownership Winner.
The practically complete vote. with
portions of ten wards missing. and the
other twenty-five wards complete.
show the following figures: Mueller
bill, Yes, 1O9,263; no. 26,I17; immedi-
ate ownership. Yes. 90,OST; no. 80
GG3; license. Yes, S9,G55; no. 36GJ5.
Situation as to the Council.
There were thirty-tive councilmcn to
elect, and of these the Democrats have
sixteen, five being an Independent
Democrat: Republicans. eighteen; So
cialiStS. one. Another question voted
on was the popular election of the
board Of education. and this has Gn
incomplete returns, SJ,2S5 votes to g.
9S2 against ii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06

he launched. and one. the Ohio. launch
ed. but not ready for a trial trip.
When all are completed Uncle sam
will have - battleshipS aHoat-a num-
Der exceeded by only two navies in
the world, the British and the French
The battleship Virginia viii have 24
big guns in its main battery and will
be driven by engines Of $4,000 horse
power. 1t is to have Il contract speed
of ~ knots. Its cost. completed. will
be &3. 500. 900