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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-30
MRS. JOSIE VOTING.

A particularly sad death is that of Mrs.
E. j. Young, which took place at her
home in Madison Saturday evening, Dec
25th, just two years from the date of her
marriage to Mr.. Young, manager of the
American Hardwood Co. at Madison.
Her illness dates from an operation fer
appendicitis in Chicago hospital, later
being affected with goitre and another
operation was submitted to. An attack
of winter cholera last week was the cause
of her demise. The acute attack which
caused her death lasted only few min
utes and the cad came with exceeding
suddenness. The deceased was daugh-
ter of Knud Olson of Stonghton and was
for time employed at the Heddles
Lumber Co. Office in this city and form.
ed the acquaintance of many friends
while here. The remains were taken to
Stoughton Monday where funeral ser
vices were held. The bearers were made
up from members of the Heddles Lum-
Der Co. and the Birmingham & Hixon
Co. They were W. S. Heddles of Edger-
ton. j. NJ. Hixon, T. G. Birmingham, w.
r. Mckenzie and Fl. L Butler of Madi-
son and John NJ Anderson of McFar-
land.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-30
EVANSVILLE, WIS.,, Dec. %, 19'

EVANSVILLE, WIS.,, Dec. %, 1904.
Mr.. EDITOR: We are pleased to see
The Reporter interesting itself in the
sugar beet industry and we hope to see
every feature of the business thoroughly
discussed by all interested directly or
otherwise.
While the writer has not antagoniZed
this enterprise, his IS years experience
in growing vegetables, largely for mar
ket, warrants him in advising others not
to embark too hastily, and particularly
not to enter into "a contract" such as
was demanded the past season of 1904.
AS a matter of fact farmer cannot con-
tinue to grow beets, one season with
another, for less than 81 per ton deliv-
cred at the factory. All root crops are
strong feeders and very exhausting to
the soil and in this section where sta BILE
manure is in great demand the cost to
replenish one acre of beet land would re-
quire twenty-five cords OF manure.
While the sugar manufacturers in this
deal are employing all their skill in
woodworking the growers into the belief
that they are working a soft snap, we are
confronted with the u. S. statistics
which show that the crop of 1908 yielded
81 tons per acre, netting $3.50 1t can
not be charged that we possess broad
acres of fertile soil-practically that por-
tion~that has been devoted to the grow
ing of leaf tobacco and which is the only
soil that has produced paying crop of
beets, but growers must bear in mind
that there is limit to its producing ca
pacity.
Referring to the factory features of
this industry, it is we'll understood that
the sugar companies fully determined
that our beets made very satisfactory
test in sacharine before they decided to
locate in this state, and the growers may
rest assured that they will not make any
material gain by any promises of future
test.
Beets should be harvested, weighed
and delivered during the month of Octo-
Der or the growers must sustain the loss
of shrinkage We have no doubt that
they have sustained loss in shrinkage
the past season of 20 per cent, and this
loss is the sugar company's gain. They
admitted to the writer that the shrink
age increased the percentage of sugar.
In conclusion will say to my brother
tillers Of the soil that it's up to them to
determine whether they continue TO fill
the tobacco warehouses or furnish beets
for the sugar barons who are now con-
graduating themselves on the advance
of 500 per ton-not on beets, but sugar.
0 e.. DEFOREsT.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-30
arried

The marriage ceremony of Mr.. Her
man Handtke and Miss Ernestine Yung
was performed by Rev. Charles Spilman
at St. Johns German Lutheran church
Wednesday afternoon, December 18th,
at o'clock. The bride was attended by
Miss Hulda Yung and Miss Marguerite
Handtke and the groomsmen were Mr..
Otto Handtke and Mr.. Gustav Yung.
After the ceremony the bridal party re-
paired to the home Of the groom's par
ents in Porter where the wedding feast
was served and reception held. Mr..
Handtke has been employed at Perry's
store for the past six years and is
young man of good business qualifica-
tons, we'll liked by both employer and
customers, and worthy in every respect
of the estim able young lady whom he
has chosen as partner through life's
journey. The newly-wedded couple
will begin hou sekeeping at once in the
handsome residence which the groom
has had erected in the third ward this
season. Toget her with other friends,
he Reporter extends congratulations.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-30

The Christmas number of 1.-THE Train
ers' Guide horse review with VIM. P.
Burdick as editor, has made its appear
ance and ia the opinion of competent
horsemen it is a dandy. This holiday
number is illustrated with cuts Of some
of Edgerton's best horsefesh and is re-
plete with advertisements, trainers notes,
personals, ETC., that 60 to make up an is
sue of unusual interest. The leading
article relates bit of history recounting
the great Evansville stake race in the
early sos in which the famous chestnut
gelding "Wedgewood" captured the first
two heats and the track record and
finally lost the race on account OF being
doped by the hackers of the rivals. This
article, which is signed by "Membrino,"
we'll known. correspondent, recounts
some of the victories of Mr.. Burdick as
driver and says: las filter. Mr.. Bur
disk has few equals and no superiors.
AS driver he has advantages over all
drivers-being cross-eyed enables him to
drive his own horse and at the same
time watch the other horses in the race
This is great benefit in close finishes
and to avoid tight places on short turns
of half mile tracks. AS we'll as his horse
he keeps himself in condition during the
winter months by doing his own chores
and cutting his own wood which makes
him strong AMI healthy, reducing all
surplus fat and weight which is handi-
cap to some German drivers Gus Drager)
who gorge themselves at high class
hotels. This winter exercise also does
away with that dull, tired feeling that
comes to fleshy drivers in the hot sum-
mer months of July and august. He
also does his own cooking which is an
important part of the business to know
when racing in hard luck and you have
to reduce expenses by cutting out hotel
bills. Mr.. Burdick has an excellent dis
position and always kind word for his
SWlpes.'
A few notes of local interest are:
The Conway stables will race the early
part of the season in central Illinois cir
cult and then through the grand circuit.
They are all very speedy.
DR.. Hardie. 1924, will be trained
again this season. 1t is thought be will
trot down in the teens and secure fast
record the coming year.
JACKIE, 2:2O, is being used for road pur-
poses. He is outclassed and not fast
enough when the other boys are out.
1t is reported by Mr.. Peter Carlson,
manager of c. F. Mabbet's PAGERS, Kucie
T. and Black Bob, that they are winter
ing we'll and that Black Bob will be
dangerous member in the. green class
this year.
T. B. Earle, of the J. A. L. fame, owns
a bay gelding by Geo. w. Howe, 2:25,
that will prove his equal if he don't have
to dra@ too much surplus weight. He
is line PAGER and has a world of speed.
Wanted-A first class trotter or PAGER
that shows 2:l0 clip for road or track
use. Must be sound, handsome and a
good locker. Price must be way down
or 90 trade. Address, Al Shumway, Ed
gerton, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-30
Obituary.

Mention was made in our last issue of
the death of Mr.. 81. M. Stout, which oc-
Cured at his home on the Watson place
west OF town on Dec. Goth, after long
and painful illness from malignant d.
sease of the stomach, lasting more than
six months, which he bore with remark
able patience. Hezekiah Milton Stout
was born near Clarkesburg, w. Va, Oct.
13 1927. His father was killed in 1929
by falling tree, leaving three sons, of
whom the deceased was the youngest.
From 1850 to 1879 he lived in Shelby
county, Ohio, removing to Wisconsin ia
the latter year, settling in the town of
Albion. which continued to be his home
until the spring of 1902, when the fam
lily removed onto the Watson place. Mr..
Stout was man who always kept we'll
informed upon all questions of the day,
being great reader, and in politics was
lifelong republican. A widow and two
sons survive him, also son, Joseph, and
a daughter Mrs. G.. A. Davis, of Milton
Junction, by his first marriage. Funeral
services took place from the S. D. B.
church at Albion Friday afternoon and
interment made in the cemetery at that
place.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-30
n SHOT IN THE STOMACH.
Robert Green of Lodi Sustains Serious
Injury From Gun.

Injury From Gun.
Robert Green of Lodi, travelling
salesman for shoe firm, was accidental
ly shot Monday afternoon. and he now
lies at the Madison hospital in critical
condition. He has little chance for re-
covery, though on last accounts was
holding out well. The particulars of this
distressing accident to former resident
of Edgerton and we'll known to many of
our readers is thus told:
He had been out hunting with Fred
Seville. They returned to the Seville
department store in Lodi and the acct
dent occurred before the eyes of several
persons in the hardware department.
Both Mr.. Green and Mr.. Seville laid
their guns side by side on the counter.
Mr.. Green walked behind large stove
to remove his hunting coat and was just
slipping into his overcoat when he was
shot. The full contents of one barrel of
a double barrel shot gun in the hands of
Mr.. Seville entered the body of Mr..
Green in the region of the stomach. The
gun was loaded with No. 6 shot, and the
discharge was entirely accidental and
unaccountable. 1t was almost direct,
Mr.. Green standing in position that
brought him in front of the gun. Not
only the shot, which scatters shortly af-
ter it leaves the barrel of shot gum but
large wad entered Mr.. Green's body.
Despite the seriousness of the injuries
Mr.. Green remained calm. Two friends,
one of which was the grief stricken com.
panion who had spent the morning
hunting with Mr. Green, assisted the in
jured man to the office of Lodi physi
sian. Mr.. Green was brought to Madi-
son on cot Monday night, and was at
once taken to the city hospital in an
ambulance. Drs. j. A. and r. FL. Jack
son are in charge. DR.. Geo. FL. Irwin,
Charles Mott and Edwin Perry, all OF
Lodi, accompanied Mr.. Green to Madi
son. Mr.. Green is married man and is
the father of one child.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-30

Mrs. Frank Cameron OF Milwaukee,
was guest of Mrs. w. e. Burt por-
ton of the week.
Mrs. w. S. Heddles and the Misses
Hoen attended the funeral OF Mrs. E. J.
Young at Stoughton on Monday.
Frank Heddles and family of Evans
Vile are spending portion of the holi-
day week with Edgertcn relatives.
Miss Angie Towne entertained her
Sunday school class of young misses at
one o'clock lunch on Wednesday.
The Ladies Society OF the Congre-
gational church will meet at the church
parlors next Wednesday afternoon.
j. j. Casson, wife and daughter,
Miss Beatrice, of Ford River, Mich,
have been visiting relatives here during
the week.
"A list of the premiums awarded at
the poultry show held here last week
may be found on the inside pages of this
issue.
e. A. Burdick accompanied his
daughter, Mrs. F. Fl. Burdick, to her
home in Minneapolis Wednesday at the
conclusion of short visit here.
The Masonic and Eastern Star
lodges will unite in installing their offic-
ers for the ensuing year next Wednesday
evening, to which only members and
their families are invited. The Masons
will furnish refreshments and all Nom
bers of the order will be called upon for
a small donation.
Sunday being Communion day at
the NJ E. church, there will be reception
of members and sacrament of the Lords
Supper after the sermon. The theme OF
the discourse in the evening will be in
harmony with the New Years day:
"Some New Things Frank G. Rich
ardson, pastor.
Watch night services are to be held
in the NJ. E. church Saturday, New
Years eve. Farewell to the old and
welcome to the new will be conducted in
a fitting and appropriate manner. Serv-
ice to begin at $50 p. IN. The hours be-
tween that and the incoming of 1905
will be passed in variety of ways-so-
cial, literary and devotional. An invita-
ton is extended to all to unite in max
ing it profitable and interesting meet
ing.
"A rip roaring storm followed in the
wake of couple days of soft weather
early in the week. The rain on Tuesday
turned to snow during the afternoon and
before dark genuine blizzard was un-
der way. A high wind accompanied a
binding snow that piled up drifts and
made many of the country roads diff
cult to travel. The gale played havoc
to telephone and electric wires in many
places in the state but fortunately but
little damage resulted from the storm in
Edgerton. For the first time this sea-
son we have good sleighing.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-30
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

FULTON LODGE No. SO F. u A. M. meets
l. in Masonic Hall every 1st and Sd Wednes-
day of each month.
EDGERTON CHAPTER NO. SO ORDER OF
- Eastern Star holds a regular meeting at
Masonic Hall the second and fourth Tuesday
evening of each month.
POYAL NEIGHBOR LODGE No. 2460 meets
Az in WOOdmen Hall the I'd and 4th Wednes-
day evenings of each month
FDGERTON LODGE No. 146, X. P, meets
- every Tuesday evening at o'clock.
FDGERTON ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIA-
- TON meets second Wednesday Of each
month
FDGERTON CAMP No. 440 M. w. A. meets
~ in WOOdmen Hall the list and Sd Thursday
evenings Of each month.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-30
RAILWAY TIME CARDS.
DHICAGO. MIL WAU KEE d ST. PAUL.


GOING EAST.
NO. 4, daily except Monday. -. 4:56 a. m
No. 49, daily. ........ -. 6:5S a. m
No. AZ, daily except Sunday. -. 1901 a. m
No. 8, daily except Sunday. ...------ 10 Al a. m
No. 46, daily except Sunday. .......... 425p. m
No. A, Sunday only. 4:H p. m
No. 90, Freight, daily ex Sunday . 12:45 a.. m
No. 81, Freight, Sunday only ... $3.50 IA. m
No 1866 Freight except Sunday. 9:39 p. m
GOING WEST.
No. |, Daily Sunday excepted ....... :39 p. m.
No, 43, Daily ...........-.9 CPS p. m.
No. 81, daily except Sunday ......... 7:17 p. m.
No.5, Daily except Sunday. ------ "a p m.
No 81 dailv exceDt Sunday ~ II 05 a. m.
No Al Sunday ONLY ......... 1910 a. m.
No 81 Freight except Sunday ....... 3 80 p. m.
Nos. I and through trains for all points west
OF Mississippiriver. -
The Washington times., 1904-08-28
SAILOR MAKES ESCAPE
FROM SHIP IN BARREL
Fireman King Gets Away From the
Cruiser Dixie Disguised as a
Barrel Of Refuse.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. Z7.-ThOmas j.
King. a fireman on the cruiser Dixie.
now at League Island. who claims 10
have been the victim OF cruel and brutal
treatment. escaped from that vessel IN
a sensational manner. lie was SNUG
gIed of tho ship in "a barrel, and whom
the coast was clear swan the river to
liberty.
King IS the man who is said TO haV"
been beaten while helpless and manacled
by Naster-at-Arms Nell King friends
saw that he was mauacled and put in
the brig for drunkenness and that while
sitting on a bench Master-at-Arms Nell
deliberately beat him on the head and
body. causing injuries that kept him ln
the in0rnary FOR many days.
The escape Of King from the Di'tl"
was thrilling Early IN the night ne Sc
GREETED himself IN a barrel outside OF
the ships pantry. ,.r,
II was the duty OF one OF ms conied-
crates to remove the barrel ana oth'i
refuse from the ship Passing the ma
rine on guard at the gangplank over Tho
dry dock. where the Dixie lies, iN'nI
was carried I'm the barrel 10 a clump
OF bushes near the back channel
Then while the confederate stood
guard he swan across the chahhei 70
the other side
The Washington times., 1904-08-28
STATUE TO STAND
AT WAR COLLEGE
Frederick the Greats Image to Be One of a Group OF
Military Heroes-Plans to Receive It,

Preparations are being made by the
state Department and War Department
for the reception OF the statue Of Fred
erick the Great. presented to this coun-
try by the Emperor Of Germany. II will
be shipped 20 Washington. care OF the
German ambassador
The location of the statue at the War
College grounds was fixed some time ago
at a conference between former Secre-
tary of War Root and Baron Stcrnburg
the German ambassador. who visited
the War College and inspected the sites.
II is TO be placed on the terraces di-
rectly in front of the War College. the
arrangement being that space shall be
left for five other Dedestals where stat
ues Of military heroes Will be placed.
among them Napoleon, Hannibal and
Caesar having been suggested
No time has been fixed for the installa-
ton Of the statue. Congress, in the
sundry civil bill tor the War Dep at
ment. appropriated 5000 with which To
defrav the expenses incident TO the
erection OF the statue" and for this sum
the War Department has selected Cap
tain SeweT. engineer I'm charge of the
construction at the War College, as dis
bursting officer.
More recently. at conference be-
tween Secretary Hay and Secrc-
tary Taft, # was decided TO appoint
General Gillespie, chief OF engineers. as
The Washington times., 1904-08-28
A CLEARING SAMPLE OF
MONEYED GENEROSITY

UTICA, y. y. Aug 27.-W. A. Thorn
asmeyer Of Syracuse, today reported
the loss Of a pocketbook containing $3.50
in cash in one of the public rooms at
the Metropolitan Hotel
The clerk went downstairs and made
a search He found the pOcketbook on
the floor and the money was In st.
Thomasmeyer counted his roll. then
buckied the strap around the wallet.
slipped II down into his pocket. Then nc
- III 10 the clerk
If J ever have chaUCs to do any
thing for YOU IN do it,
All right" responded the clerk. but
you never will find 81 900 that belongs
to me unless things change
The Washington times., 1904-08-28
GIVES UP DREAM
Of PENNY POSTAGE
Postmaster General Payne
Has to Drop His Plan.
COST OF RURAL DELIVERY
BristOw Figures Out That It Will
Amount to Twenty Millions
Annually.

Estimates are now being prepared at
the Postomce Department, showing the
probable cost Of maintaining the rural
free delivery service during the fiscal
year 1905-O6 and upon which the appro-
priations made at the coming session OF
Congress will be based.
According to the figures already made
up by Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral BristOw. the rural free delivery in
operation on June 80. 1905. will cost ap-
proximately s20OOOOoO a year to main
tain. and I'm order that the service may
be extended in conformity with the
present plans Of the department and
what arc believed To he the wishes OF
both houses OF Congress. an additional
sum Of 100000 will be necessary.
Machen's Estimate.
Even this great amount which will be
expended for rural service in the next
fiscal year falls far short Of the total
estimated for the same year by former
Superintendent OF Free Delivery MaChen.
who was recently convicted I'm connec-
! ton with the postal service scandals.
but Mr.. Bristow. under whose bureau
the free delivery service now is. believes
! that nothing can be gained by undue
haste in The extension Of the service.
| The present plans contemplate a grad
uaI and reasonable advance I'm the ex-
/ penditures each year until the grand
! total Of SfO.O0O,OO0 is reached. 1t is be-
Heved that eventually practically the
entire country can be covered with a
network OF rural routes in operation
| for this annual expenditure.
Drops Scheme.
! Postmaster General Payne. who came
/ to the Postoffce Department dreaming
I Of penny postage" has given up the
/ idea that he will ever see HIS ideas real
lied.
! When Mr.. Payne became Postmaster
/ General the departmental revenues were
almost equal to the expenditureS-the
/ first time such a thing had happened i'm
many years-and he thought that by the
introduction Of penny postage. the bust
ness interests OF the United States
would be greatly benefited at no great
cost to the postal revenues.
! The vast expenditures now being made
} for rural delivery. and the prospect OF
their being gre atty Increased in the next
| few years. have convinced Mr.. Payne
| that it will be many a long day before
his dreams are realized.
The Washington times., 1904-08-28

a general supervising officer 10 arrange
FOR The installation.
General Gillespie is now absent from
the city on leave. but Immediately upon
his return ne viii take up the matter
Of making the arrangements. ard the
statue will be put i'm place with al Que
form.
The granite pedestal which is to form
the base Of the statue is already being
hewn into shape at the War Cole e
grounds and viii practically he ready
when the statue arrives.
The acceptance of tho statue on behalf
Of the United States 10y President ROose-
Welt subjected him 10 some criticism by
persons who objected to Emperor Fred
erick's record as being an opponent Of
liberty.
The Washington times., 1904-08-28
PETRIFIED BODY WEIGHS
$50 POUNDS-JUST FOUND

RUTLAND. VT. Aug. IN. NJ Can
field Of Washington has . potriled- hu-
man body. which he unearthed near his
home IN that town a few days ago.
The BODY weighs $50 pounds. Il was
found in a swamp lot by men who were
digging 10 make a fish pond. Prof.
Richardson Of Dartmouth College be-
lieves the body to be hundreds Of years
oil
The Washington times., 1904-08-28
FELL FROM A HOUSE
AND BROKE HIS LEG

Falling from the house. 201 Seventh
Street, where he was working. W. W.
Smith. thirty-three years old, OF II
Street northeast, broke his right leg.
An ambulance was summoned and the
injured man was removed TO the Emerg-
cncy Hospital, where his injury was
treated
The Washington times., 1904-08-28
KANSAS VETERAN DIES HERE.

James Powers, after lingering ill.,
ness OF FIVE months died at PrOvid snce
Hospital. at 3 o'clock Friday last
Mr.. Powers was formerly Of Fort
Dodge Kan. and a member Of Victor
Post. No. 2e3. G A. r. he was iu the
nfty-eighth year Of mis- age.
Funeral services will be held in ST.
Peters Church. tomorrow morning. at g
o'clock Interment viii be in Arlington
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1904-08-28
STEAM RAILROAD
IS NOW DELAYED
Narrow Gauge Track Still
in the Future.
WAGONS ON THE PLAZA SITE
Dirt to Be Hauled in This Fashion
Until Next Week-Building
a Bridge.

After obtaining with difficulty from
the District Commissioners and the Super
intendent Of the Capitol Building and
Grounds permit to construct and Oper-
ate a narrow gauge steam railroad from
the site Of the House Of Representative
new Office building to the Union Station
plaza site the Brenna- Construction
Company is still hauling in wagons the
dirt which is used to fiji up the plaza
site after it has been hauled from the
Office building site.
Wagons Used.
il is estimated that the railroad will
not be used for hauling purposes before
estimated that already per cent Of the
has been hauled in wagons to the plaza
site. When the railroad Is put into Oper-
alton. the hesJliuS will be quickly com
pleted.
When the permit for the road was first
issued the residents along North Capt.
trains being run in front Of their houses
Protest Overruled.
The protest was overrruled. and the
trains would have been running long
able 70 put up promptly the bridge over
the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at North
Capitol Street:
completed IN about seven days. and after
this the little trains will pun across the
I Capitol grOu nds, along North Capitol
Street to the plaza.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-09

Farm loans, Anton Gordon,
Bemidji, MINI.