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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Majestic Webster.

Theodore Parker gave the following
graphic description OF Daniel Webster
In the famous three hour sermon
preached soon after Webster's death:
He was man of large mold, q
great body and great brain. He
seemed made to last a hundred years.
Since Socrates there has seldom been
a head so massively large save the
stormy features Of Michael Angelo.
Since Charlemagne think there has
not been such grand figure in all
Christendom. A large man, decorous
In dress, dignified in department, ne
walked as If he felt himself king.
The coal beavers and porters Of London
looked on him as one Of the great
forces of the globe. They recognized
a native king. In the senate Of the
United States he looked an emperor In
that council. Even the majestic Cal
houn seemed common compared with
him. Clay looked vulgar and Van
Buren, but a fox. What a mouth he
had! 1t was hons mouth, yet there
was sweet grandeur in the smile and
a womans softness when he would.
What brow it was! What eyes-like
charcoal fires in the bottom of a deep.
dark well! His face was rugged with
volcanic fires-great passions and great
thoughts, "The front OF Jove himself;
an eye like Mars, to threaten and COM
mand."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Gladstone Nicknames.

A collection of the nicknames that
were from time to time conferred up
on Mr.. Gladstone would be a fine die
tionary Of epithets alike Of love and
dislike. Besides such perennials as the
Grand Old Man, ''the G. O. NJ" and
the Peoples William we recall the
Franchise Bill, the Pope Of England,
st. William the Woodcutter, the Nah
oil of Midlothian, the Old Parliamen-
tary Hand, the Peoples Will, Mr.. Mer-
rypebble, the Ancient Senator, Youart
the Man, Hawarden Bill, Prime Billy,
w. G., the Only William and the Old
Gentleman. At one time his name was
favorite theme for Christmas cha
rades, among which may be remem
bered the following elegant outburst
Of a Conservative wit: 81 should be my
first if I could throw my second at my
whole"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
The coIored Brothers Reason.

Booker T. Washington told the story
Of a negro pastor who was having
some difficulty with his flock.
1.-THE old fellow came to me and
asked me to help him out" said Mr..
Washington. 81 went down to the lit
tie backwoods country church with
him one Sunday. incidentally I took
occasion to inquire among the parish.
toner's little and found that they had
not paid the old man his salary.
upon this basis of information
started in to admonish the members
of the congregation. told them that
they should pay their pastor; that he
had to live; that he had to have his
salary.
"All in all, was making pretty
good speech. I had most of the con-
gregation convinced. / think.
But there was one old fellow In
the back Of the church that was num-
bling during my talk. He would snick-
er little and duck his eyes below the
old soft hat he held up to his face. We
amt goin' to pay i'm any more salary
this year
1.-THE old fellow became so obStrep-
erous that 1 demonstrated with him.
Brother, why are you not going to
pay your pastor any more salary this
year?' I asked him.
because we done paid him for
them same sermons last var was the
decisive response"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Bee Comb.

Bee comb or beeswax, the material
Of which the honey cells in the beehive
are composed, is wax produced by
system of chemistry carried on in the
''wax pockets which are located in the
abdomen of all working bees. 1t is a
peculiar substance and is said to be
analogous to the fats of higher ami
mails. Originally it was supposed that
this wax was taken up in an almost
pure state from the flowers by the
bees, but experiments carried on by
the leading botanists and chemists Of
the world conclusively prove that the
bee is capable of & fborating his pccul-
lar wax, although confined to a diet
purely saccharin in it's nature.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Lingerie Clogs Thief's Steps.

Milwaukee, Oct. 22.-Impeded in his
articles " feminine wearing apparel
always spoken Of in the plural, which
he had stolen from the department
store of Betker Bros. at night, Philo
Jobas. an ex-cOnvict, was unable TO
escape the fleet footed manager Of the
store, who gave chase When searched
Tobias also had on a chemise, a cardi-
gan jacket, and two Overcoats for
which he had not paid.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
The Marble Bible.

In 1857 Mindon-min, king of Bur
ma, erected a monument near Manda-
lay called the Kutho-daw. There he
built 700 temples, in each of which
there is a slab Of white marble Upon
these 700 slabs is engraved the whole
of the Buddhist Bible, vast literature
in itself, equal to about six copies Of
the Holy Scriptures. This marble b.
BILE is engraved in the Pail language,
thought to be that spoken by Buddha
himself 500 B. c..
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Guilty, and Given Five Years.

Milwaukee, Oct 81. Ex-Banker
Thos Cogshill. indicted for embezZle-
n.ent Of funds Of the bank at Seymour,
Wis. pleaded guilty when arraigned
before United States Judge Quarles
and was sentenced to five years i'm
prisonment in the federal penitentiary
atFort Leavenworth Cogshill confessed
having lost $4,000 in wheat specula-
ton on the Chicago market
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Bank Embezzler Sentenced.

Milwaukee. Oct. 22.-Former Bank
or Thomas Cogshill indicted for en-
hezzlement of funds belonging to the
bank at Seymour, Wis. pleaded guilty
when arraigned before United States
Judge Quarles and was sentenced to
five years imprisonment in the feder
nj penitentiary Mt Fort Leavenworth
Cogshill confessed to having lost $40.-
900 Of the banks funds in wheat
speculation on the Chicago market.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Will Parole Nine Conyicts.

Madison. Wis, Oct. 21.-The state
board of control has decided to parole
nine more cOnvicts from the state pris
on. Sixteen applied for parole and
the board held a hearing on the ap
plicatiOn Of the prison in Waupun last
Tuesday. OF the seven who were re-
fused paroles two were women. The
hoard has decided not to make public
the names of the prisoners paroled.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Very Likely.

you're a queer looking thing to
want to feat with me-" said the young
bulldog co2temptuously. you're not
in Il: lass
Perhaps not" replied the porcupine
quietly, ''but l think I can give you
few points "--phila6nlphia Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Two Burglaries at Mcmillan.

berries occurred here recently. but as
yet there is 10 clew as to the robbers.
The postoffice and the general mer
cbandisc store of Graft & Dickens
were entered Only a little change
was taken from the postoffice and
clothing to the value Of 500 was taken
from the store 1t is supposed to bo
the work of amateurs
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Clairvoyant Is a Thief.

Bel0it. Wis, Oct. 1S.-A clairvOyant
stole diamonds valued at $1,000 from
Mrs. George Williams. He asked to be
permitted to perform some charms on
the gems. and in q few minutes both
diamonds and man disappeared.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Vessel Captain a Suicide.

Green Bay, Wis. Oct. o2.-Captain
Henderson of the steamer Bermuda.
which carried pulpwood from Quebec
to the Fox river valley paper mills,
committed suicide by hanging. The
cause FOR his act is not known. but
is supposed TO be i'll health
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Railway Shop Burned.

Milwaukee,. Oct 21.-Fire practical.
ly quilted the planning mill of the West
Milwaukee shops of the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul Railway company.
The loss is estimated at 100000, Gov
cred by insurance.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25

A man should allow none but good
impulses to stir his heart, and he
should keep it free from any evil that
may beat it down and harden it.-Rev.
J. D. Hammond
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Chicago Men Interested.

Racine, Wis, Oct. 19.-R. H. Nc
Elwee, of Lake Forest; Judge Gary
and Mr.. Van Vechten, of Chicago, all
Of the Commercial National bank of
Chicago, become large stockholders in
the Manufacturers National bank of
Racine through a transfer of stock
in that institution. 1t is reported that
they supplied the main portion of the
funds for the deal. o. w. Johnson. ex-
state senator, of this city, will become
president and Warren J. Davis. of
Marinette. Wis, will be elected cash
Ion.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Student at River Falls Normal Courted
a Town Boys Carl and
Is Initiated.

Milwaukee, Oct 19-The mad fight
of four youths from River Falls, Wis,
to Minneapolis, their arrest by detec-
tives at the end Of their journey and
their possible return on extraditions,
Is, in brief. the result of the vigor-
Gus hazing of Eddie Love. student
In River Falls normal school, who
cared to court a town boys girl. Ten
of the hazers are locked up in River
Falls awaiting trial and the sheriff
from Hudson went to Minneapolis to
take the others back. Cans Of red
paint, slab sticks and pieces Of ice
played parts in the lesson which was
to prove that all is not fair In love
and war.
The climax furnished Eddie with a
real sensation. The buttons We're cut
from his clothes and he was compelled
to stand on his head and sing love
ballads for quarter of an hour. His
feet were tied to a limb of tree. and
when the lesson was over the boys cut
the rope and escapd. Marion Keith,
John Elliott Harley Clark and Albert
Brown skipped to- Minneapolis
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-10-25
Milwaukee Men Held for Trial.

Milwaukee, Oct 19.-Six prominent
Milwaukee men charged with con-
spiracy to defraud the government out
of valuable coal lands in Colorado,
were held for trial at Denver, Col,
United States Commissioner Blood
good having ruled that the government
had made out prima facie case The
men thus implicated are: Guy D.
Golf, Charles +. Hunter, Z. J. Pereles
and J. H. Pereles, of the Wisconsin
Coal Mining company, and Chauncey
L. Jones and Elias Arnold of the
Federal Coal and Iron company.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-09

Take care Of backache. A great many
cases Of kidney complaint are reported
about here, also bladder trouble and rheu-
matism.
An authority once stated that pain IN
the back, loins or region Of the kidneys is
the danger signal nature hangs out TO no
thy the sufferer that there is something
wrong with the kidneys. which should re-
ceive immediate attention. Only vegetable
treatment should be administered and alb
soluteiy no strongly alcoholic patent med
iclnes. which are harmful to the kidneys
and bladder.
The following prescription. while sim
pie. harmless and inexpensive. is know,
and recognized as a sovereign remedy for
kidney complaint The ingredients can
be obtained at any good prescription phar-
macy and any one can mix them. Com
pound kargon, one ounce; Fluid Extract
Dandelion, one-half ounce; Compound
Syrup SarsapaTilia. three ounces Shake
we'll in a bottle and take IN teaspOonful
doses after each meal and AT bedtime
This preparation Is said 20 restore the
natural function q the kidneys, so they
will sift and strain the poisonous waste
matter. uric acid, &C. from the blood.
purifying IL and relieving rheumatism
Backache viii be relieved. the urine will
be neutralized and cleared and no longer
cause OF irritation. thereby overcoming
such symptoms as weak bladder. painful.
frequent and other urinary difficulties.
This IS worth trying and may prove
Just what many people here need.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-09
DISFRANCHISE ONE TWELFTH
Form of Maryland Ballot Contrib
uted to Republicans Defeat.
Indications Are that 1875 Votes
Were Cast Out in the City
of Baltimore.
SPIRAL 70 The Washington Herald.

spe,aa 70 The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Md, Nov. S-The super
visors Of election. engaged in making the
official count in the election had fin
ished counting twelve wards tonight and
thrown out 1859 ballots.s Twelve wards
represent half the city, which would in
dicate that a total Of 1913 voters were
disfranchised by the cumbersome ticket
1t bore no party emblem.
Considering that the ignorant whites
in both parties are numerically equal
the Republicans must have suffered the
greater loss through the negro vote. If
this ratio is maintained throughout the
State. the form OF the ballot. created by
the Democrats, should be calculated
among the causes for Republican defeat
The total vote east in the twelve wards
was 1854. In Baltimore city. Gather.
Republican. got 1900. and Crothers
Democrat, 5000. Crothers' plurality in
the State is near 5000. The corrections,
by wards. follow: First 301: Second
30; Third, go: Fourth. 3lS: Fifth. 925:
Sixth. 4OI; Seventh. 90; Eighth. AS:
Ninth. PSI: Tenth 321; Eleventh. rs;
Twelfth. Isl. or one in every twelve votes.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-09
John WOOlfOrk Burke, aLead.
ing Banker, Dies.
SEVERAL INJURED IN WRECK
Excited Passengers Jump from Car
WindOws-Special Conference Meet
ing on Street ImPrOvements-Nev
Real Estate Concern Chartered,
United Americans Entertain.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

Abti 16lcplone e5.l
529 King Street.
Alexandria, Va, Nov. S.-John Wool
fork Burke, one of the leading bankers
OF Virginia. died at II o'clock this morn
ing after a lingering Illness at his home
on Wilkes street, between Lee and Fair
fax streets. He was the senior member
and one OF the founders OF the banking
firm of Burke and Herbert. Of this city.
He had been prominent in financial circles
for more than fifty years.
Mr.. Burke was born in Caroline county,
eighty-two years old. Coming to Alex
andria in early life. he formed a partner
ship with Col Arthur Herbert for a bank
ing business. This was suspended at the
time of the civil war, but was reopered
in 1865. Though he devoted the greater
part OF his life to his business. Mr.. Burke
was a philosophical man and found time
20 serve as a member Of the board of
aldermen about twenty years ago, and
also 10 represent the First ward on the
city school board.
His wife and six children survive him
His children are Julian T. Burke, Harry
Burke, Edmund Burke. Miss Fannie
Buke, Miss Virginia Burke, and Mrs
twice married. his first wife having been
Miss Julia Thompson. Of Baltimore. His
second wife was Miss Martha Jefferson
Trist. daughter Of the late n. p T Trist
The funeral will take place Sunday after
noon at o'clock from Christ Episcopal
Church.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-09

duke al the Baker street bazaar. at the
shape Of a coffin. which he hilei with 200
pounds weight OF lead. that II lsssght 10
about TIE weight of the person who was
supposed to have died. and on the fol-
lowing day assisted to put the coffin into
hearse A funeral followed.
Caldwell, continuing. ssaid that he saw
the duke at Welbeck Abbey two days
later.
Two photographs were shown to Cald-
well, who said he recognized them as
those of the Duke OF Portland as T. c.
DrCce. Asked whether the duke had a
beard he replied: mo. except when he
was personating Druce."
Great American Affidavit Maker.
Caldwell, on cross-examination, repu-
as the great American affidavit maker. ."
He said he had made only two am
davits in his life. These were. one in
this case and the other was IN the
Stewart case. He afterward admitted
that he offered to sell the affidavit to a
New York paper for $4,000.
He denied that he had been trying to
get money from the family of the late
Judge Hilton by threatening to publish
a story TO the effect that the judge had
forged the will of Stewart, dug up the
latter's body. and transplanted II else
where. He admitted that he had been
in communication with Hilton's son, Al
bert, regarding the return OF letters
which had passed between the Judge and
Mrs Stewart He said the letters had
not been returned.
There were, he said, two other trustees
OF the letters beside himself. He refused
10 disclose the identity Of these trustees,
beyond saying that one is large mer-
chant of New York and the other
banker. They did not want their names
mentioned. The letters are secretly
locked In a safe in America, expressly
manufactured at a cost OF $500. which
sum Judge Hilton himself paid.
Explains Stewart Case Connection.
Defendants counsel read Caldwelrs af-
fidavit in the Stewart case. in which
Caldwell explained how ne came pos
sessed Of the alleged compromising let
ters. Counsel also read compromising
letters. including one from Hilton TO Mrs.
Stewart. couched in the most abject
terms. confessing himself guilty of for
gerry and the destruction OF her hus-
bands viii and the substitution Of an
other, by which he secured possession Of
Stewards estate
Another letter was from Mrs Stewart,
extending mercy 10 Hilton. Counsel at
tempted 10 discredit CaldweUrs evidence
by showing that he was regarded by the
newspaper which had declined TO publish
his story as "a most accomplished TO
mantle humorist" Caldwell adhered to
the truth Of his statements and persisted
that he had never made a penny out OF
the Stewart case. Counsel passing 10
the bruce affidavit. pointed out that
Caldwell had sworn he consulted Sir
Morell Mackenzie in 1850. at which date
Mackenzie was seventeen years old
The Washington herald., 1907-11-09
Street improvements.

A conference between Mayor Paff and
representatives OF the Washington and
Southern Railway and the Washington
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway
was held this afternoon in the mayors
Office. when the matter of extending the
street improvements on King street to
the new union passenger station. was
discussed at length. It was agreed that
there is an imperative demand for the
work. as the dirt highway between the
corporation line and the passenger sta
ton is wholly unsuited for service in
the winter time AS the most of the
course lies in Alexandria County. II was
decided TO hold a special meeting some
weeks later for conference with the cOun-
" supervisors concerning the expenses
OF the work. In the meantime an esti-
mate Of the cost VIII be made by City
Engineer Dunn.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-09
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.

| Fairmont. W. Va Nov S-The post
| Office at this place broken into and robbed
| Of $50 worth Of stamps
! Norfolk. Nov S-John w. Cummings
died in the hospital here from wounds inflicted by
a supposed highWayman.
Clarksburg. Nov S.-The CIarksburg
Poultry and Pet Stock Association will hold an
exhibition here January 40
Norfolk. Nov. S.-Friday. November 16.
win be big day at the exposition. II is Eastern
Shore Day. Princess Anne Day, and Albenaarle
Day.
Staunton. Nov. S-SeveraI well-known
coloTed citizens Of this city have organized
savings bank here, with maximum capital stock
q 100000
COrinth. Nov. S-Frank Benson, Of Ter
"a Alta. W. Va. fell from the top Of freight
train the wheels passing over his legs and ampu-
tating these members.
Opelika. Nov. S-A middle-aged white
man. who refuses to divulge his name has been
arrested in connection with the robbery Of the
post-oiice at this place.
Roanoke, Nov Sat a citizens meet
ing here last right resolutions were passed calling
on Aldermen Weaver and Donaldson and Council
man Hcdgeson 70 resign.
Richmond Nov S-A six-and-a-half-
pound baby boy found on the steps Of the
Eleanor Elliott Home fer Infants. The baby was
wrapped in old -four sacks.
Roanoke. Nov S.-Mrs. FLOYD Miller
discovered diamond about one csret in weight
lodged in the neck OF 2 fish.
Norfolk. Nov. S.-The exposition com
pauy has appointed committee 20 protest against
the reports s-1t ont from Norfolk regarding us.
eNposiuon's financial status
Falrmont. ". Va. Nov Sewing the
scale Of wages a a reason. the Fairmont Window
Glass Company has posted a notice that its works
viii be closed On November Il
Norfolk, Nov. S-There will be no more
horse shows here for some time. at least. The
Hcrse show Association win tomorrow consider a
proposition for the sale Of its prUptJty.
Norfolk, Nov S-Claiming that good
cooks are too and valuable to be kept in Jail.
Commonwealth Attorney Tilton asked that the case
against negro woman be nolle prosecuted
Charlottesville, Nov S.-Mayor George
W Olivier issued orders this morning that all
questionable houses close up and the inmates get
cut Of the city before Monday morning next.
Bristol. Nov. S.-There is much excite
ment here over the report from Wyndale. near
Abingdon. that detectives in that section max
ing search for Harvey Logan. the Idaho bandit
and rObber
Norfolk, Nov. S.-Federal Judge Wad
dill denied the application FOX an injunction re.
strainng the disposition except under order Of the
court Of the $4,000 unnegotiated exposition COM
paHy's bonds
Norfolk. Nov S-W. E. Wimms, Of
Woodstock Ohio half brother Of Miss Lou John
son. who WIS shot and killed last Monday bv
her sweetheart. Joseph Deans has taken his sisters
body back home for burial
Norfolk. Nov. S-The committee on ar
rangement for the entertainment Of the members
Of the American Federation Of Labor. which con.
Tenes here November H. has given notice that the
opening session viii be oIen to the public.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-09
HISTORIC HOUSE DESTROYED.

George Washington and Andrew
Jackson Were Its Guests.
Special 20 The Washington Herald
Salisbury. n. c.. Nov. S.-The Mansion
House, Salisbury's Oldest, and one of the
most celebrated inns Of Western North
Carolina, was completely destroyed this
morning by fire that swept the entire
Mansion block. With 1t went two gro
ceries, two markets, the Salisbury Jew
elry Company's store and dwelling. The
loss is estimated at $4,000.
The Mansion House Is on the spot
where Gen Greene, OF Revolutionary
fame. received the money OF Elizabeth
Maxwell Steele. George Washington
spoke there. and andrew Jackson was a
boarder 1t is the last of the historic
points in this city.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-09
SPEAKER CANNON DENOUNCED.
Labor Organization Opposes His Re-
election 30 SpeakershIp.

sT9cllI n The WasllHsIun befaIl-
Wheeling. W. Va, Nov. s.-The Ohio
Valley trade and labor assembly. upon
advice and resolutions from President
Samuel Gompers and the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, has denounced Hon.
Joseph Cannon and Will use its infiu-
ence with Representatives in Congress
10 oppose his reelection as Speaker Of
the next Congress.
Circulars have been sent 20 all afiiliat-
ed bodies by the Federation and railroad
organizations. among them being the
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen.
The circulars issued cali attention 70
his attitude on the eight-hoUr bill, safety
appliance law. and other measures az
fecting union labor.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-09
Church Fair a succes..

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Rockville. Nd. Nov. S.-The Cemetery
Association of ST. Mays Church here.
held its annual fair at the town hall
Thursday night. A nice sum was realized
from the sales Of fancy articles and edi-
bles, which will be used in putting the
cemetery grounds in repair and prose-
cutting other improvements.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-09
Revenue Agents Seize DistiIIery.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. Nov &-CoI c. "
Chapman. revenue agent for Virginia. re.
turned 10 the city to-day and reported
the seizure Of the Dry Fork Distiliing
Company. near Danville. The plant is one
of the largest in Virginia. It Is under
stood that il has violated the laws in re-
gard 70 excess OF output Tor amount OF
returns made