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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
HUNTING FOR NEPOTISM
Wisconsin Insurance InquisitOrs Have
Some Success in That
Line.

Milwaukee, May 19.-The principal
feature of the Northwestern Mutual
Life examination was the listing OF
relatives of officers of the company
who are now in the employ of the COM
pany. 1t developed that the president,
Henry l.. Palmer, has a son, a son-in-
law and the husband of a niece in the
employ of the company. All are re-
ceiving salaries from $4,000 to $500
per year. Vice President Markham
has only one son in the employ of the
company, at a salary of $1,000 per
year.
Second Vice President Skinner has a
brother-in-law, but the latter was en-
ployed by the company before Skin
ner entered its employ. Some ten 9th
err clerks of the company are relatives
of officers either by blood or marriage
and receive nominal salaries. A. r.
Dyer, the assistant general counsel, is
a son of the late general counsel of the
company and DR.. J. w. Fisher, the
medical examiner. is a son-in-law Of
the late DIR. Alexander Mcknight, the
former medical examiner of the COM
Dany.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
DO|NGS IN Wisconsin
Matters Of General interest to Our
Readers Reported by
Telegraph.
PRINCIPAL EVENTS OF a WEEK
State Items of General Interest from
Various Sources for the Benefit
OF Our Readers.

Milwaukee, May discharges that
Secretary of State Walter L. Houser
acted as the agent Of the Equitable
Life Assurance society Of the United
States in an effort to influence him to
make a favorable ruling in regard TO
the distribution of the surplus to Wis
consin policyholders by promising
campaign contribution of $1,000 We're
made before the legislative investi-
cation committee by Insurance Com
missioner Host Of Wisconsin. Mr.
Houser did not attempt to deny that
he had handed Mr.. Host a copy Of the
decision the Equitable wished handed
down, but he declared he said nothing
about campaign gift.
Milwaukee, May 19.-Secretary OF
State Houser will not retire from the
race for denomination, in spite of the
charge made by Insurance Commits
sioner Host in the insurance investiga-
tior that the secretary attempted to
bride him in the Equitable case. This
statement was made by friends of the
secretary at Madison. 1t was also de-
clared that Mr.. Houser was willing to
rest the matter on the evidence ne
gave before the legislative committee.
and would appeal to the judgment OF
the voters at the primaries next fall.
The charges have caused great
sensation among the politicians Of the
state, and it was believed the secre-
tary would retire from the race for re-
nomination. 1t was rumOred that Gov
ernor Davidson would take some ac-
ton in the MATTER but officials say the
governor is powerless to remove Sec
| rotary Houser, AS the latter is an
elective, not an appointive, officer.
Madison, Wis, May 21.-There will
be no criminal prosecutions as result
of the expose made by Insurance Com
missioner Host against Secretary of
State Houser before the legislative in
surance investigating committee i'll
Milwaukee, The reason given is that
it would be impossible to secure con-
viction on the evidence available.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
RICHNESS IN MILK.
Depends More on Individuality Of
the Cow Than on Feed.

Depends More Individuality Of
the Cow Than on iced.
Some weeks ago, says Hoards Dairy
man, we had occasion to dissent from
the conclusions announced in blIi,e-
tin issued by the Pennsylvania expert
ment station wherein it was stated
that a modification of a ration by sub
stituting five and one-half pounds of
dried distillers grains for three pounds
of cottonseed meal and two and one
half pounds of cornmeal for period
of four weeks resulted in a decided
increase in milk production and had
marked effect upon the richness of the
milk, increasing it's fat content very
noticeably." This effect was attribut-
ed to the somewhat high percentage of
fat in the grains.
The grounds for this dissent were
stated to be the brief period covered
by the experiment and the composition
of the ration to which the substitution
was applied which was hay, silage,
cornmeal and cottonseed meal" and it
was suggested that had bran been sub
similar results might have followed.
1t was also stated that eXperimenters
had heretofore succeeded in increas-
ing the per cent of fat in milk for a
limited time by changing the compost
ton of the ration, but that as soon as
the cow became accustomed to the
change the milk returned to it's normal
composition.
And now comes Professor Armsby
and in recent communication to the
Jersey Bulletin practically acknowl-
edges the correctness Of our criticism.
We quote from that communication as
follows:
GAS a rule, however, the effect-'in-
creasing the per cent of fats not
very great. In our experiments with
dried distillers' grains the average per-
centage Of fat in the milk was increas-
ed from 4.S9 to 5.23, or about one-third
Of per cent. Moreover, several expert
mentors have noticed that while the ad-
dition Of fat to the feed increased the
fat percentage of the milk at first the
effect was not permanent. Our own ex
periments, not being directed especially
to this point were not continued long
enough to test this part of the question
II think we may safely say that
while it seems to have been shown that
the quality Of the milk may be infu-
enced by the food in some cases it can
hardly be said to be controlled by it.
The influences which are potent in de-
termining the richness of milk are the
breed and individuality of the cow and
the stage of lactation. Any effects
which can be produced by changes in
the feeding are relatively minor ones
and cut very small figure economic
aJlvo
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
TRYING TO BEAT DEATH
Wisconsin Girl Hurrying to the Pa
cific Coast. Where Her Fiance
Is Dying.

Superior, Wis, May 19.-Hurrying
on to Spokane, Wash, where her sweet
heart, Daniel Mcdonald, is struggling
in the throes Of death, Miss Marie
Berg, of Ashland, Wis. has passed
through Superior. Miss Berg aud Nc
Donald had set June as the time for
their marriage. Several months ago
the prospective bridegroom was taken
ill and left for the Pacific coast to re-
gain his health.
Miss Berg has received message
saying Mcdonald was ont expected to
live. She Immediately left for Wash
ington. Her brother George, also Of
Ashland, is also en- route to Spokane.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25

It is not only the milk and butter
that determine a cows value If she
is a profitable animal her heifer calves
are apt to be good mixers Like pro-
duces like, or most often does, and a
dairyman must look into the future
and not live just for today. Save the
heifer calves from your good cows.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Arrest Saloon Crusa der.

Appleton, Wis, May 21.-Rev. A. Fl.
Zechiel, a representative of the Wiscon
sin Anti-Saloon league, charged with
purchasing beer on Sundays, was ar
rested on a warrant sworn out by
saloon keepers charging violation of
the Sunday law in that he worked on
the Sabbath. The beer was bought. it
is said, to obtain evidence against
saloon men who kept open on Sunday.
They in turn say Zechiel violated the
law which reads ''only works Of mer-
cy and necessity can be carried on" on
Sundays"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Explosion i'm Gas Plant.

Lacrosse, Wis, May 22-The gas
plant of the Lacrosse Gas and Ele ctric
company was wrecked and Henry Mar
quardt, an employee, was perhaps fatal
~ injured in an explosion early in the
morning. Marquardt noticed some
thing wrong with the machinery and
entered the purifying room with a
torch
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Big Lake steamer Launched.

Superior, Wis, May 21.-Under ideal
weather conditions, in the presence of
a great throng of people, the 545-foot
launched to the accompaniment of
blowing whistles on shore and af1oat.
Miss Adine EARRING, daughter of the
man for whom the steamer is named,
christened the boat.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Left 1t All to a Negress.

Lexington, Ky, May 22-J. B. G.
Thomas, Nestor of the turf in the
United States. owner of Dixiana and
Mira Villa stock farms. Of this coiln
ty, and breeder of Himyar and Do
mino, left his entire estate, valued al
100000, except few requests to
friends and relatives, to Margaret Pry.
or, his faithful negro housekeeper.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Assessment Is Reaffirmed.

Norfolk, Va, May 22.-At the sal-
preme council of the Royal Arcanum
of the United States, in session at Old
Point, Va, Howard C. Wiggans was
reelected supreme regent and the en-
tire list Of officers was reelected. A
resolution reaffirming the present rate
Of assessment was adopted unanimous
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
This Witness Is in New Mexico.

Racine, Wis, May 19.-Dr G. I.
Shoop, Of this city, has been subpoe
naed by the government as a witness
in the action recently instituted in the
federal courts of Indiana against the
alleged drug combine. United States
Marshal Reid, who came here 10 serve
the summons, found that DR.. Shoop
was away on six weeks trip to New
Mexico.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Celebrating at Charlotte.

Charlotte, n. c.. May %. The
celebration Of the 131st anniversary Of
the signing of the Mecklenburg Dec
laration of Independence has begun
here and will continue through Thurs
day.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Swallowed His False Teeth.

Ripon, Wis, May I'D. c. Rey-
nolds, a travelling salesman, swallowed
the lower portion of his artificial teeth
during a fit of coughing. The teeth
lodged in his throat, threatening
strangulation. He was taken to st.
Agnes hospital at Fond du Lac in IN
auto, which made the run in an hour.
He is in a precarious condition.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Big Burning of Saw Logs.

Gillette, Wis, May 22.-About q
100000 feet of logs are ON fire at
Hollis spur, near the Chicago and
Northwestern tracks. A large area is
ON fire, and damage to loggers will be
heavy. Isaacson & Newalls saw1nill at
Newall, with the seasons cut and logs
have been destroyed by forest fires.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Labor Advocates for Congress.

Terre Haute, Ind, May %. -
Miners are starting a movement to
nominate Independent candidates for
congress in the Second and Fifth dis,
tricts of this state.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Vice President at Washington

Washington, May 21.-Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Fairbanks have returned
from the south where, at Birmingham
and Atlanta, Fairbanks delivered adj
dresses.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Vengeance of the Cred"

Libau, May 22.-In the district of
Tadiakensk peasant couple We're
killed and their 6-year-old son was
wounded and their home set on fire by
band Of revolutionists, because the
peasant had led a Cossack patrol.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
Feeding the Milk Maker

For the average COW, weighing about
1000 pounds, eighteen pounds of al
falfa hay and eight pounds of corn is
a complete balanced ration, says G. w.
Meleck in KimbalPs Dairy Farmer. It
only lacks one ingredient during the
time of the year when cows cannot
obtain grass or other succulent feed.
This ingredient is corn silage or roots
and tubers. Succulent feeds stimu-
late the appetite and juices Of the di-
gestive system, help digest other food
eaten with them, have cooling and
laxative effect on the system and are
relished by cattle such as delicacies
are by human beings.
In Line of Progress.
The farmer who knows nothing of
balanced rations and who will not in
form himself should seek safety and
the welfare of his stock in providing a
variety Of feeds. This may be but a
blind way to progress, but better this
than no progress.-Farm and Ranch.
Success In Feeding.
men whose judgment is so keen and OBJ
servation so close that they can feed
the animals in their charge close up to
the limit of what they will eat and yet
leave the appetite so unsatisfied that it
would take little more if it could get
-Holstein-Friesian Register.
Clover Hay as Roughage.
Professor c. FL. Eckles of the Nilsson
ri Agricultural college says that where
clover hay alone is used as roughage it
is possible to compound a pretty we'll
balanced ration from the grains COM
monty grown upon all farms. Substi-
tuting roughage Of less heterogeneous val
ne, however, calls for an increase in the
amount of the grain ration or for the
addition Of a small amount Of one Of
the rich concentrates michigan Farm
er.
Feed and Cows.
A bulletin of the Utah station, Civ
ing the record Of fifteen cows for one
year, shows that the cost of the food
eaten for each 100 pounds of milk pro
uuCCu NdT1Su Will ulucIcuL COWS
29.4S to 52.O7 cents The cost of food
per pound Of butter ranged from 5.91
to 118 cents in the case Of different
cows, and, with butter at % cents
pound, the net profit from a cow for
one year ranged all the way from SAT-
to S51.37. The cows were common ma
tive and grades selected with consid-
cradle care.
Mange1s For Cows.
Mangels may be fed to cows in guam
titles from twenty to forty pounds
daily, says Hoard's Dairyman. If the
larger amount is fed it should be divid-
ed in two feeds. The roots should be
sliced or pulped before feeding, and it
is an excellent plan to mix the grain,
allowance with them.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25

~ HE tobacco crop takes
from the soil abeu,
100 pounds of actual
POTASH per acre, which must
be replaced or else the yield
will fall off in quantity and
quality.
A good tobacco fertilizer
should contain at least ten
per cent, of pure POTASH, and
the Potash should be in the
form of sulphate.
Tobacco Culture" is the title of book
valuable to all tobacco growers. A copy viii
be sent on request, free of any cost or obliga.
hon, to farmers who will write for them.
Address, GERMAN KALI WORKS.
New York-o3 Nassau Street, or
Observation-Disclosures Building
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-25
In Line of Progress.

The farmer who knows nothing of
balanced rations and who will not in
form himself should seek safety and
the welfare of his stock in providing a
variety Of feeds. This may be but
blind way to progress, but better this
than no progress.-Farm and Ranch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09


FOR SALE-Lot 40X150 feet. centrally
located, on paved street For partic-
ulars address Box 267, city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-Ss:
In the Circuit Court. to the January
Term, 4. d. 1907.-In Chancery. Bill to
Quiet Title.
Jewett a. Colburn and Hattie T. Col
burn. complainants. VS.. Levi O. Grady de-
ceased. the unknown heirs or deVisees
of Sarah Gray, deceased. and the I'M
known owner or owners of lot number
seventeen 90 in block number seven
tD, in that part Of the city Of Rock Is
land known as and called G. Lvnde's
addition, situated in the county of Rock
Island. in the state of Illinois. or of any
part thereof. defendants.
To the above named defendants: Az
hdaNlt of your nOn-reSideuce and Of the
non-residence of each Of You, having
been filed in the office OF inc clerk "a
said circuit court, notice is hereby given
TO YOU and to each of you. that the
above named complainants have filed in
said court their bill of compla int against
you. on the chancery side of said court
that "A summons in chancery has been
issued in said cause against you. return
able to the next January term of said
court, to be begun and holden AT the
court house, in the city of Rock Island.
in said county and state. beginning on
the first Monday in January. A. ID. 1907.
ut which time and place YOU will appear
and plead. answer or demur to said bill
of complaint il you see fit
Dated at Rock Island. Ill, this Sth day
OF November. A ID. 1906.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
Clerk of Said Circuit Court.
Sweeney & Walker, complainants So
licitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
Notice of Publication.

state of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
-, In the Circuit Court. to the January
Term, 1901.-In Chancery. Divorce
Myrtle James vs.. William James
AndaVit of non residence of William
James, the above defendant. having
been filed in the clerks Office Of the cir
cunt court of said county. notice is
therefore hereby given to the said nom
resident defendant that the complainant
MED her bill Of complaint in said court.
on the chancerV side thereof, on the
18Th day of October. 1906. and that
thereupOn summons issued out of
SAID court, wherein said suit is now
pending, returnable on the first Monday
IN the month of January next, as is by
law required.
Now, unless you. the said nOn-resi-
dent defendant above named. William
James. shall personally be and appear
before said court, on the first day of the
next term thereof. to be holden at Rock
Island. in and for the said county on
the first Monday i'm January next and
plead. answer or demur to the said com
platnants bill of complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as
confessed, and decree entered against
you according to the prayer of said bin
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk
Rock Island, Ill, Oct. %. 1906.
w. j. Entrikin, complainants solicit
tor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
AdminIslrator.r Notice.

Estate of William Gilmore BrindIe,
deceased
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrators of the estate of
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
VIII appear before the county court of
ROCK Island county. at the county court
room. In the city of Rock Island, at the
January term, on the first Monday next
al Whlch time all persons having claims
against SAID estate are notified and re-
Guested to attend for the purpose OF
having tie same adjusted. An persons
indebted 10 said estate are requested To
MAKE immediate payment to the under
Dated 18th day Of October, a. D. 1906.
SARAH Il. BRINDLE,
y mi ,t,.fxy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
LEGAL.
100000 100000
AdIminfnSiral Notice,

Estate OF EIhanan J. Searle, deceased
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Elhanan j. SeaTle late of the county Of
Rock Island, state Of Illinois. deceased.
hereby gives notice that ne viii appear
before the county court OF Rock Island
county. at the county court room. i'm the
on the first Monday in January next al
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
queSted to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted To said estate are requested to
make immediate payment TO the un-
dersigned.
Dated 9Th day Of November. A. -.
1906. CHARLES J. SEARLE.
ADM TRAITOR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
NInSfer's SnIe.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-SS.
In the Circuit Court-In Chancerv.
Foreclosure. General No. 5751.
Andrew Dexter and Titia Dexter.
compia1 nantS, vs.. Stephen =. Hull and
Mary Ii. Hull defendants.
Notice IS hereby given that, by virtue
Oi a decree Of said court. entered in the
above entitled cause, on the 4th day of
October. y. ID. 1906. / shall, on Tuesday
the 18th day of November. \. ID. 1906.
at the hour of 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, at the east door of the court house
in the city of Rock Island. in said coun-
~ of Rock Island. to satisfy said de-
cree. sell at public vendue to the high
est bidder for cash in hand, that Ger
tam parcel of land situate in the coun-
" OF Rock Island and state of Illinois
known and described as follows to-
wit: The west one-haIf C1h) of the
west one-half " of lot number two
%, in block number four ca. in the
old or original town of Stephenson. now
the city Of Rock Island. in the county
OF Rock Island. in the state of Illinois
including all rights of homestead of
said stephen $ Hull and Mary II. Hull
therein.
Dated at Rock Island. Ill, this 15th
daV of October a. ID. 1906.
BERNARD d. CONNOLLY.
Master in Chancery, Rock Island Coun-
Marion E. Sweeney, complainants' So
licitOr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09

tOR SALE-About an acre of ground
within two blocks of city limits and
street car line; faces two streets and
has many fruit trees; has two houses
one seven rooms. the other two rooms
neither finished; owner anxious to
sell, and will take $1,5OO if taken
soon; terms easy. Apply to Beecher
Bros, 151315 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of Adam Maucker. deceased
The undersigned. having been an
pointed administrator Of the estate of
Adam Maucker, late Of the county of
ROCK Island, state Of Illinois deccas-
ed hereby gives notice that he will APP
pear before the county court of Rock
lSlaHd county, at the county court
room IN the city of Rock Island. at the
January term, on the first Monday i'm
January next, at which time all persons
iaNlnS claims against said estate are
hotlhed and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted 10 said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned
Dated 23rd day of October. A D. 1906.
FRANK +. MACCKER
Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
MONEY TO LOAN ON sALARY.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<~>~~~<~<~<~
EVERY employee in the tri-cities hold
ing a steady position can get a loan
on their promise to pay on their plain
note. No endorser, no inquirer OF
friends, or employer. Loans on house
hold goods and other personal prop
erty. Our plan is the fairest and most
convenient to borrowers. c. Berg
man & Co.. 209 Brady street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
Famous Strike Breakers.

The most famous strike breakers in
the land are DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
When liver and bowels go on strike
they quickly settle the trouble, and the
purifying work goes right on. Best
cure for constipation, headache and
dizziness. 25c at Hartz & Ullemeyer's,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Charles +. Dicckman do
ceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
polhted administrator Of the estate OF
charles +. Dieckman. late of the county
OF RCck Island, state Of Illinois. deceaS-
ed, hereby gives notice that he Will an
pear before the county court of Rock
island county, at the county court room.
IN The city OF Rock Island. at the De-
cemDer term. on the first Monday in
december next at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested 10 attend for
the purpose of having the same adjust
ed. All persons indebted to said es-
Kate are requested to make immediata
payment to the undersigned.
dated 6th day Of November. \. -.
1900. HUGH +. CURTIS.
AIroi tfsft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located
6.767 feet above the sea All years
round resort. A perfect place for
rest. For particulars. address DIR.
Daniel S. Perkins, medical director,
las Vegas. N NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.


John VOLK e CONGRATULATIONS and
builders. Also manufacturers of sash,
doors blinds and mouldingS Dealers
In plate window an dart glass. Of
fees and factory 312 to 329 Eigh-
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09

FOR SALE - New four-room cottage.
city water, fine level lot 5OxI50 feet:
price. $3.50. Call at 1926 Thirty first
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-09
ELECTROLYSIS.

HAIR AND MOLES
permanently removed with the cleo
trio needle without pain: treatment
given at the home, unless otherwise
desired. Address Miss A. III. Kit
lredge. JL9 Twenty-secoES street.
New phone 6791.