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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Canal Commission ReruVnS.

New York, Oct. 17.-Members of the
isthmian canal commission and the
board Of consulting engineers, return
ing from a tour of inspection of the
Panama canal have arrived here on
the steamer Havana from Colon. Gen
eral George w. Davis, chairman Of
the consulting engineers, said that al
though the party had made a careful
inspection of the proposed route for
the canal nc decision had been reached
as to the sea level plan. He said that
the board might report it's opinion on
the best kind of canal in two or three
weeks.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Six Men in a Bad Fall.

Bloomington, Ind, Oct II. - BY
the falling of scaffolding at the stu
dent building of the Indiana univer-
s1ty, now under construction, six work
men We're injured, two Of whom it is
thought will die The injured are: Ed
ward Beck and Joseph 'Sherrer, con
cussion of the brain; Roy Chandler,
four ribs broken and injured internal
ly; Harry Vandeman, serious cuts
about head; Andrew Eckland left arm
broken and bruised; George Rhorer,
left foot broken, injured internally. 1t
Is believed that Beck and Rhorer will
not recover
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Three Thousand Miners Strike,

Hazelton, Pa, Oct. 1.-THE strike
of the driver boys at the Jeddo collier
les of G. B. Markle & Co., which oc
Cured few days ago, has resulted in
the strike of 5000 employees of the
Markle company. The superintendent
Of the company declined to consider
the grievances of the drivers on the
ground that they had quit work be-
fore properly lodging their complaint,
thereby violating one of the awards of
the strike commission. A massmeet-
ing was held and it was decided by the
miners to suspend all work.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
FOurpcnce a Grab.

London possesses a curiosity in the
Southwark eel market which is said to
have been held regularly for over 800
years. 1t is little known except in the
neighborhood where it is held-viz,
near Blackfriars bridge Originally the
cells sold were caught off Blackfriars
bridge, but now they come mostly from
sold by weight, as is usual, but by the
handful, the price being ''fourpence the
grab"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Won't Eat POsSum.

A human being is queer animal
after all. We eat possums and pay
fancy prices for them, yet vulture
will not touch one. During long sea-
son of snow some years ago a farmer
said the bCzzards in his locality were
almost starved, and to test the mat
ter he killed possum and put it out
where he could be easily found. The
vultures would not touch it, though they
examined the carcass. Not satisfied,
the farmer cooked another possum up
brown and spread it out, but the buzz
yards declined the feast-Greensbor
CTenn.) Record.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Case of James Howard.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE motion
to advance the hearing in the case of
the state of Kentucky versus James
Howard, convicted of completely in
the murder Of Governor Goebel, made
in the supreme court of the United
States last Tuesday was denied by
the court. The case already has an
advanced place on the docket and will
probably be heard in December in the
regular order of business
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20

1t is bad habit to borrow anything,
but the worst thing you can possibly
borrow is trouble. When sick, sore,
heavy, weary and worn out by the pains
and poisons of dyspepsia, biliousness,
Bright's disease, and similar internal
disorders, don't sit down ard brood over
your symptoms, but fly for relief to Elec-
trio Bitters. Here you will find sure and
permanent forgetfulness of all your
troubles, and your body will not be bur
dened b. load of debt disease. At Ell.
j. Stangl's drug store. Price SOC. Guar
anteed
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Packers in Wisconsin Fight.

GAINESVILLE, Wis. Oct III. Wolner
attorney for Nelson Morris, the Chi
cago packer, is in the city to defend
the local butchers arrested by the state
containing boracic acid. The Armour
company and the PIankinton company
Of Milwaukee will also be represented.
1t is said that State Commissioner
Emory will be present to direct the
prosecution
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
HYDE Is Ready to Testify.

New York, Oct. 17.-Jomes Fl. Hyde
has returned to New York city pre-
pared to testify fully before the in
surance Investigating committee when
ever he may be called upon to do so.
There is a perfect understanding be-
tween Hughes, counsel to the commit
tee, and Untermyer, Hyde's counsel,
and no formal subpoena will be served.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Lutherans and Divorce.

Milwaukee, Oct. 16.-The general
council of the Lutheran church has
gone on record as favoring uniform
national law on the question of mar
riage and divorce. A recommendation
was made that Lutheran ministers
should not marry persons who have
been divorced on a charge of adultery
or willful desertion. They may officiate
in cases where the innocent party is
concerned.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Illinois Raptists at Joliet.

Joliet, H., Oct. 1.-THE Illinois
Baptist anniversaries began with the
meeting of the Pastoral union at the
Eastern Avenue Baptist church. A
praise service, led by Rev. 3. L. Pres
colt, of Downer's Grove, opened the
convention. #. III. Marsh, Of Jack
sonville, was elected president.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Milwaukee Stock Yards Deal.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. IL The
Evening Wisconsin says that syndi-
cate of Milwaukee and Chicago live
stock dealers and stock commission
men is being formed for the purpose
Of taking over and operating the Mil
waukee stock yards, owned and at
present operated by the Chicago Mil
waukee & st. Paul road.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Pans tn Get Rich

are often frustrated by sudden break
down, due to dyspepsia or constipation.
Brace up and take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They take out the materials
which are clogging your energies, and
give you a new start. Cure headache
and dizziness too. At FL. j. Stangl's
drug store: 25c, guaranteed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Here is Relief for women

If you have pain in the back, Uniary,
Bladder or Kidney trouble and want
pleasant herb remedy for woman's
ills, try Mother Gray's Australian Leaf.
It is a safe and never-failing monthly
REGULATOR. Al druggists Or by mail so
cents. Sample package FREE. Address
the Mother Gray Co. Leroy, N. Y.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Indicted for Ballot Fraud.

Joliet, Ill.,, Oct. 1e.-The grand jury
returned indictments for ballot frauds.
At the last city election, some person
entered a vault in the city hall and
changed lot votes for Mayor Barr SO
as to give the votes TO former Mayor
Crolius, the defeated candidate. The
grand jury indicted Assistant Clerk
Homer Mooney, w. e. Evans, Oscar
MOXom and three others.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
They Favor High License.

Lacrosse, Wis, Oct. 13.-The Pres
byterian synod Of Wisconsin has gone
on record in favor of high license as
the best solution Of the saloon prob
lem, after a vigorous speech by T. NJ.
Hare, superintendent of the Anti-Sa-
loon League. 1t was the consensus of
opinion that high license would great
ly reduce the number Of saloons and
make the remaining ones easier to con-
troll, while it was stated that the strug-
gle for absolute prohibition would be
doomed to certain failure.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 13.-President
J. A. Kimberly, of the General Paper
company, said in Milwaukee that if
the government wins the suit against
the company another will be formed
''The plan probably would be-" said
Mr.. Kimberly, ''to recapitaiize the
company so it would purchase the
mills outright
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Faure Has a Balloon Record

Paris, Oct. 17.-,Jacques Faure, the
well-known French aeronaut, is the
winner of the international balloon en-
durance contest which started from
the Tuileries gardens here Sunday. He
landed in Hungary after covering 500
miles. The distance record heretofore
was 51.4 miles
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Joliet Stockyards Burned

Joliet, ILL.,, Oct. 17.AThe stockyards
Of the Rock Island railroad in this city
were burned. The loss is estimated at
$4,000. The fire is supposed to have
been incendiary The yards were used
jointly by all the roads entering Joliet
and had capacity of 10000 head. A
throughout the railroad yards and resi-
dence district, but no damage resulted.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Human Nature.

All boys think they will be richer
than their fathers, and all girls think
they can keep house better than their
mothers. They continue to think this
until they are fathers and mothers
themselves
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Fatal Runaway in Wisconsin.

Plymouth, Wis. Oct 16.-H. II.
Crogham, a we'll known resident Of this
city, was killed, and Mrs. Croyham and
two children were injured, in runa-
way accident. Crogham and his fam
lily were driving when the horse be-
came frightened at passing train.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Twenty-Five Acres.

Competent statisticians declare that
twenty-five acres of land are necessary
to sustain one man ON fresh meat. The
same space Of land, if devoted to
wheat culture would feed ~ people; If
to oats, IS; potatoes, Indian corn and
rice, 176, and if to the plantain, or ba-
mana, over 5000 people.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20

st. Petersburg Oct. 1G-The ratif-
cation of the treaty of peace is formal
ly announced this morning in the Otfi-
cial Messenger, which says that its
operation began yesterday. The text
of the treaty is not given.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
A Bird That Likes Pretty Things.

The primal parent bower bird was
born with a vain streak. This remark
able bird decks its home nest with all
sorts of ornaments, feathers, bits Of
wood, ETC., and when it is in captivity
any objects which it's keeper may
throw in the cage are utilized for Or
naments = pieces Of cloth, glass and
other rubbish.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Bank Clerk Kills Himself.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 14.-August
E. Fell, 26 years DID, collection
clerk in the Wisconsin National bank,
shot and killed himself in his home,
81 Kopp street. Relatives say they
believe his act was due to ill-health.
Fell was thought we'll of at the bank
where he worked himself up from Il
messenger boy in the last ten years.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Tried to Cremate Himself.

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 17.-John D. Daw-
ley, % years Of age. shot and killed
William Fl. Davis, 80 years old, then
hid himself in and set fire to his
fathers barn. He is seriously burned.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
viii Investigate Woman's Death

Appleton, Wis, Oct 13.-Judge
Goodland has confirmed report that
the grand jury would be appointed
next week to investigate the death of
Mrs. Walsh, wife of the district at
torney of Forest county. The grand
jury is to be appointed at the request
of w. c. Slattery, brother of the dead
woman.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Earl Snencer Stricken.

London, Oct. 13.-Earl Spencer was
stricken with paralysis while at his
shooting box at Faxenham, Norfolk.
He was still unconscious as this dis,
patch was fled
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
SIR HENRY IRVING.

gagged in a tour of the provinces, ap-
pearing nightly, and few days ago
spoke at a public meeting in advocacy
Of the movement for a municipal the
alter.
Sir Henry played as usual last
night at Bradford, and returned from
the theater to his hotel, where he was
seized with an attack of syncope dy-
ing at 80 D. m.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Japanese Evacuation Begins.
COMPLIMENT TO ROOSEVELT
Russia Gives Graceful Evidence Of
Her Appreciation of His Work.

st. Petersburg Oct. 16.-As a grace.
full mark of appreciation of the part
he took in bringing about the confer
'ence at Portsmouth and the resultant
peace President Roosevelt was the
first person to be notified by the Rus
sian government that Emperor Nicholas
had ratified the treaty. AS soon as the
emperOr'S signature had been affixed
to the instrument. and before the
treaty had been brought back from Pc
terhOf for the counter-s1 gnature of
Foreign Minister Lamsdorf, the news
was sent directly to the president
Official notifica ton of the French Soy
eminent, according to the foreign Office,
followed several hours later. when
Count LamsdOrf had completed the
ratification by his signature. The gov
eminent took no steps to make known
to the people of Russia the fact that
9he emperor had signed the treaty I'M
I'll the receipt of the official nOtifica-
ton that the instrument had been rati-
fled by the signature Of the emperor
of Japan, and the first news, there
fore. was communicated through the
Associated Press dispatch from Wash
dngtOn.
AS soon as the treaty had been full
ly ratifiedethe foreign office communi-
Gated the fact to the war, navy and
other ministers, and the necessary or
ders were immediately issued to bring
home some of the ships interned in
neutral harbOrs. The date for the ex.
change of prisoners of war has not yet
been fixed Thomas Smith, United
States vice consul at Moscow, has sent
to Medvid several thousand roubles
which had been received from Japan
for the Japanese prisoners there.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Carnegie Withdraws a Gift.

Lacrosse, Wis, Oct. Il. After
offering donation Of $4,000 to
North Lacrosse for a public library
Andrew Carnegie, after the city had
complied with the conditions, has re-
fused to give the money for the IL
brary. Carnegie gives as his reason
for change Of mind that the city Of
Lacrosse now has a good library, and
that it is the duty of the city to pro-
vide library facilities for the suburbs
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20

Paris, oct. 16.-The following Off
cial statement was issued here on
Saturday evening: His majesty the
emperor of Russia today signeu the
treaty Of peace between Russia and
Japan. He has charged the ambassa-
dor Of Russia in Paris to cOmmuni-
cate this fact to the knowledge of the
French government and to request it
to inform the Japanese government"
Premier ROuvier, acting on behalf of
the Russian government, cabled
M. Harmand, the French minister at
Toxic, to inform the Japanese govern
ment that the emperor of Russia had
signed the peace treaty, thus complet-
ing Russia's part in the conclusion of
peace between that country and ia
pan
Uncle Sam Notifies the Gar.
Washington, Oct. 16.-Minister Ia
kahira called at the state department
Saturday with a message stating that
the emperor of Japan had signed the
treaty. A cablegram was sent to
Spencer, Eddy, in charge of the United
States embassy at ST. Petersburg, who
was instructed to inform the Russian
foreign office that the emperor of ia
pan had performed his part in the con-
clusion Of the treaty of peace.
st. Petersburg, Oct Is. = Spencer
Eddy, the United States charge daft
flares, at p. m. yesterday officially
Informed the foreign office that the en-
peror of Japan ratified the Russo-Jap-
anese peace treaty Saturday. The
French minister at Toxic at the same
hour Informed the Japanese govern
ment that Emperor Nicholas had
signed the treaty.
Japanese Evacuation Begins.
Toxic, Oct lett is believed that
the government has sent an order to
ManchUrian headquarters to commence
the evacuation of Japanese troops Get
16. 1t is expected that Japan will eff.
feet complete withdrawal of her
troops in six months.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Emperor and Mikado Affix Their
Signatures to the Treaty
of Portsmouth.
GEAR DOES A GRACEFUL DEED
President Roosevelt the First to Hear
of the Imperial Signature.
Official Declaration of the Ratifica-
ton Is Made at st. Petersburg
Japs Prepare to Evac-
uate Manchuria.

Toxic, Oct. IS. - The peace treaty
with Russia went into effect today.
The text of the treaty was published
this afternoon.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20

Toxic, Oct. 17.-Baron KOmura, the
foreign minister, who acted as chief
peace plenipotentiary for Japan, ar
rived here from Vancouver, B. G. His
reception at the railroad station was
hot enthusiastic those present being
principally government dignltarles.
The streets were strongly guarded by
police and gendarmes. The baron
drove to the palace in an imperial car
riage.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
SIR HENRY IRVING DEAD
Passes Away Suddenly While Engaged
in a Tour of the British


London, Oct. 14.-Sir Henry Irving
died suddenly at Bradford last night.
The death of the distinguished actor
was totally unexpected. He was en-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Status of the Wisconsin Central.

Milwaukee, Oct. Is. - w. L. Bull.
chairman of the board of directors,
and Ell. F. Whitcomb, president of the
Wisconsin Central Railway company,
have issued a statement in which
they correct misleading statements
which have appeared in the public
prints regarding that system. The
statement says that there will be no
change in the management Or policy
of the company and that the property
will be developed on Independent lines.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-10-20
Not to Build to the Coast.

Milwaukee, Oct. 1.-THE Evening
Wisconsin has received a letter from
e. w. McKenna, second vice presi-
dent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul Railway company, denying
that here is any truth in the dispatch
from Tacoma, Wash, which stated
that Charles Pfeffer, town site agent
Of the Chicago, milwaukee, and ST.
Paul Railway company, has an
nounced authoritatively that the Mil,
Waukee road is to build to the coast"
The Coconino sun., 1905-11-18

worthless, some of the roads will refund all and others one-half of the freight paid. On minerals full rates will be charged going and returned free; if allowed to remain as permanent exhibit some concession will be made, to be announced later. Passenger rates on all the main lines will be two (2) cents per mile each way and on some of the branch roads one fare for the round trip has been named.
 Mrs. w. F. Nichols, superin- tendent of the Woman's depart ment of the fair, announces some small changes in the premium list. Eyelet embroidery will in- clude work on silk as we'll as linen and cotton. latting and shadow embroidery are added and, in the culinary division pies were over looked and now included.
 For the accommodation of visit ors to the fair bureau of informa- ton has been established at the board of trade rooms and MT. C. E. Van De Veer has charge of it. Special attention will be given to persons who wish to engage rooms in advance and anyone wishing reservations made should address MT. Van De Veer.
The Coconino sun., 1905-11-18
The Key that Unlocks the Door to
 Long Living

The men of eighty-five and ninety years of age are not the TO- tund well fed, but thin spare men who live on slender diet. Be as careful as he will, however, man past middle age, will oc- casionally eat to much or of some article of food not suited to his constitution, and will need a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse and wig crate his stomach and regulate his liver and bowels. When this is done there IS no reason why the average man should not live to old age. For sale by all drug gists.
The Coconino sun., 1905-11-18
Territorial Fair Notes.

Arrangements are being made for Company D. U $. cavalry, now located at Fort Huachucha to attend the territorial fair and give daily exhibition drills. It is hoped these arrangements will be perfected so that this company can be at the fair. It is said that it is one of the crack companies of the army.
 The citizens of Clifton and Mo- renci have guaranteed the ST ,ooo stake in the 2.I7 pace. This race has closed with a fine list of horses entered and promised to be one of the fast races of the meet ing. The Clifton Morenci guar antee shows that the people there are interested in the fair and are willing to help towards its sue cess.
 The railroad companies have agreed to make special freight rates on exhibits to the fair as follows: On shipments to the fair full rates will be charged and ex- hibits will returned free, provided they have not changed owner ship. On fruit shipments full rates will be charged and if after the close of the fair the fruit is
The Coconino sun., 1905-11-18
A Disastrous Calamity.

1t is a disastrous calamity, wnen you lose your health, be- cause indigestion and constipation have sapped it away. Prompt re- lief can be had in Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They build up your digestive organs, and cure head ache, dizziness, collie, constipa- ton, etc. Guaranteed at all drug gists, 25c.
The Coconino sun., 1905-11-18

The stake races of the fair have clos ed with list of horses that have never been equaled in the territory. The purse races will add many more and the runners are coming in so that already there is plenty of assurance that this will be the best race meeting ever held in the southwest.
The Coconino sun., 1905-11-18
Lots for Sale.

Lots in new Santa Fe addition, north part of town, are now open for sale. Prices range from S25 to S35.
 Now is your time to get lot for your future home. Apply to
 A. F. HUNT, Agent Santa Fe.
The Coconino sun., 1905-11-18
For Sale. Rent or Exchange.

Store formerly occupied by Pioneer drug store. Addresy<N. J. Hudson, Gallup. N. M.. dr<ee c. w. Buck at c. A. Cover dpdg store, Flagstaff.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-09
GRAIN TRADE GOSSIP

Clearances: Wheat and lour. 1913, 900 bu corn,
g4oG0O blu: oats,
Antwerp. unchanged.
{ Berlin. 1ac lower. .s
Paris e close Wheat mnshan=ed to 10 confines
s Liverpool close: Wheat, I'D higher: corn nm
changed to I'D higher. -. 0,'~
hneeland bought little Chicago December
wheat. ... -',o -Ie
Bartlett bought December corn
Chicago says the crowd there sold wheat
short Minneapolis weakness
nd Chgo Provisions .5 ETAnJN
Moore wired Watson: eff. 1t were not for
weak Minneapolis market our Chicago wheat
would be quite strong.'' 5 -
Prneie selling little wheat.
ABOVE; had little rain yesterday afternoon
IL Following from New York to Lewis: Hear
of two loads Of wheat from Philadelphia, and
seven loads of corn from here for export.
scarcity of nearby corn restricts business, as
demand Is for early Shipment
Is Comstock wired from Omaha, Neb.: ''Hear
of no round lots of corn being worked this
morning.
s. Peoria. Ill, wired: "a wealthy dealer and
farm owner east of just telephoned to buy
In som May corn he has sold. He says corn is
Bring some there; not bad as YETI
Rankin says they are bulling wheat again on
Ion't believe 1t will hold
Government report on wheat and corr tonlor-
row probably during the session.
A. Northwest weather at 10 ain: st. Cloud
cloudy and fine; 80: no rain Fergus Falls. clear
and warm; 80: no rain. Fargo. clear and fine
&c. no rain. Hunter same. Hillsboro cloudy.
warm; 81; rain Grand Forks, clear and
warm; rain. Winnipeg. cloudy and cool: 60:
heavy rain yesterday afternoon Comstock'
clear calm: 72; no rain. Casselton, clear and
fine; no rain !