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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
Twenty-Five Years Ago.

M. H. Doty is the new landlord at
the u. S. hotel.
James Johaneson died after a linger-
ing illness, aged 10 years.
Richard Barnes sold his farm near
MELVILLE and is preparing to remove to
Milton Junction.
frank and File,'' military drama,
was given in Union hall for the benefit
of the G. A. R. by home talent and
scored a success.
Harry Walton, farmer living near
Footville, accidentally shot and killed
his hired man while taking gun out. to
shoot dogs that were worrying his
stock.
Mrs. Belinda Mack, the alleged Rock
county murderess, has been granted a
release of her bonds and held to ap-
pear in court if called for. She is mar
ried to Joe Watsie, the principal wit
ness against her, and it is thought her
trial will not again be attempted.
Friday, March 5, 1885.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
Swallowed By Three.

Mr.. F. w. Mann, the we'll known
Chicago play producer, has been the
first theatrical manager to actively CO.
operate with John d. Rockefeller, Jr.
Attorney Waymen and the Law and
Order Leagues for the suppression of
the nefarious White Slave Traffic. Mr..
Mann has just launched his latest pro-
duction Swallowed by Three" a ter
rifle arraignment against police de-
bauchery, and civic graft as related to
the exploiting of the underworld of our
great American cities, and of Chicago,
in particular. Swallowed by Three" is
frankly melodramatic in many of it's
scenes and realistic to the last degree,
it is intensely human and closes with a
picture of human happiness and hope.
The very grimness of some of the
scenes of the play give to them a GER
tain unconscious humor, which in no
way however lessons the ultimate dra-
smatic effect but rather heightens it
through its fidelity to human nature.
Mr.. Mann will present "Shadowed by
Three" with the original cast and pro-
sduction as seen during the Chicago run
of the play.
At Royal hall, on Friday evening,
March 4th.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
High School Notes.

Last Thursday afternoon the second
team won from Millions second team,
% to Is. Milton played two of the first
team men but Ogden's star playing
made up the difference.
Friday afternoon the first rhetorical
program of the second semester took
place, and they will continue every Fri
day afternoon from now on.
The girls basket ball team won an
other victory last Monday at Milton,
beating the Milton girls in an exciting
game, 8 to 0. The girls have not been
beaten so far, although they have play
ed some of the best girls teams, in
southern Wisconsin, SO they have, a
right to claim the championship of
southern Wisconsin. 8
The first team of the boys went to
Beloit Tuesday and were defeated, 80
to %. They were rapidly gaining in
the second half when time was called
in order that they could catch the train,
and so if they had had time to play the
full half the result might have been
different.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
Cotton Mill Fire of GAINESVILLE.

Fire caused by spark from two
steel needles of machine Friday morn
ing destroyed the plant of the James
vile Batting company, the loss being
estimated at $4,000. Seventeen en-
ployes barely escaped suffocation from
the flames and the heat, the fire envel-
oping the entire building almost as soon
as discovered. Passenger trains of the
Milwaukee and North Western roads,
whose tracks pass the plant, were COM
PEELED to run through walls of flames to
keep their schedules.
IL The machinery which caused the fire
is part of $1,000 equipment recently
purchased by t. w. Burns, principal
owner of the plant, which has been do.
ing an extensive business the last few
years. Immense amounts of cotton
were stored on each floor which gave
ready food to the flames, the entire two
floors of the plant being enveloped in
fire in almost an instant. The employees
had no time to pick up their belong
ings, but to save their lives had to rush
out of the cauldron pellmell.
q Owing to it's location on the river
front and the fact that the wind was
blowing from the southwest, the fac
tory district in which the plant was To-
Gated was not endangered, though the
department was unable to save the
building in which the fire originated.
The loss is practically covered by insur-
ance.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
Fraternal Fellowship Recognized.

A special meeting was called by the
Fire Department Wednesday evening,
supposedly for the purpose of consider
ing fire alarm system. The real pur-
pose, however, was a IBID Ye Fare
we'll" to Arthur Warner who is soon to
leave Edgerton for Montana, and his
surprise when the meeting was called
to order goes untold. Arthur Warner
has been member of the Department
for long years, regular attendant,
always responding promptly at roll call
and his genial and social ways have
made him an esteemed member. LII
was in recognition of these qualitica-
tons that special meeting was called
for a social hour or two, a palatable
luncheon spread, and Mr.. Warner pre-
scented with a handsome ring from the
Department. The presentation speech
was made by Mr.. L. K. Jessup and was
as follows:
Friend Warner:-In a few short days
you are going to leave us. You are go
ing to country unknown to you, there
to seek health and home, and we sim
cerely hope your fond wishes may be
fully realized. AS a member of this
Department we will miss you, and as
much as we regret your going we know
full we'll our loss will be others gain.
In behalf of the Volunteer Fire De-
partment of Edgerton place with you
= L. of Orf n
as citizen and a fireman. AS citl-
zen we have but to look at the record
and find it perfect; as fireman you
have ever been ready to respond to the
call of duty and you have performed
the same without complaint. We truly
hope your successor in this Department
will do as you have done. Friend War
ner, when you are in that far west
there will be many times when your
thoughts will turn to the little city IN
Wisconsin and then you will think OF
the many pleasant hours you have spent
with us and should you at some time in
the future decide to return to your old
home in Edgerton, we will extend to
you welcome that can be given only
by true friends.
Overcome with the kindness of
those with whom he had so long asso-
ciated, Arthur arose to respond, but
about the only words he could command
with which to express his gratitude
were, Il thank you" Under the cir
cumstances they were sufficient, for
every member could imagine the min
gled feelings of joy and sorrow that
held him spell-bound for the nonce.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
Obituary.
HARRY PUTNAM.

Harry Putnam, aged So years, well
known tobacco dealer, died Saturday
shortly after dinner at his home, 1902
Ravine street, GAINESVILLE. The deceas-
ed had been sick but short time and
death was due to heart trouble. He
was veteran of the civil war. The
deceased was born in Chelsa, Mass.
February %, 1847. For many years he
was engaged in the tobacco business
and continued in the business after
coming to GAINESVILLE in 1895.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs.
Homes, who lives in New Hampshire,
and the immediate members of his fam
lily, his wife, son Parker, two daught-
ers, Cora of Milwaukee and Mrs. Char
lotte Field.
At one time he was engaged in the
tobacco business with the late Henry
Miller at Stoughton. Of late years he
had been employed by A. N. Jones of
GAINESVILLE.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
Weather Predictions for March.

According to the weather predictions
of the Rev. Irl r. Hicks, regular
storm period will be in progress as this
month passes into March. Falling ba-
rometer and renewed storms of rain,
wind and thunder on and near Feb. 26.
These storms will reach their culmina-
ton the first two or three days in
March.
A reactionary storm period falls on
the 9Th, 7th and 9Th, with indications
that unsettled, if not stormy weather
may fill much of the time between the
first and third periods of the month. A
regular storm period extends from the
10th to the 18th. A blizzard out of the
northwest will be natural on the west
ern flank of these storms. The 10th to
the 18th is also very decided seismic
period. A reactionary storm period is
central on the 18th, 18th and 18th, with
moon at extreme north decllnat1on.
Violent storms may occur at this time.
Change to high barometer and much
colder will come out Of the northwest
behind these storms.
A regular storm period, as full of
storm possibilities as any in the month,
is central on the oath, extending from
the 22nd to the 9th. Tropical storms
of the nature of hurricanes and lorna
does will be natural southwark, with
boreal counterpart of billiards of sleet
and snow to the northward. The crisis
of this period will strike progressively
from west to east from the oath to the
9th. Within three days of noon on
the 18th is another very marked seis-
mic period.
A general and severe cold wave for
March will likely come out of the
northwest and sweep far into the south
western parts of the country in the
rear of advancing storm areas. 1t will
touch most parts of the country be-
tween the 25th and the 10Th. A reac-
tionary storm period centers on the Both
and 31st, and prolonged storms of rain,
sleet and snow will probably occur dur
ing the last week of March.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
SILAS S. THOMAS.

Monday morning, Silas S. Thomas,
who celebrated his 85th birthday on
Friday last, fell dead while calling on a
neighbor at Milton. The deceased was
one of the early settlers in Albion which
for, nearly half century was his home.
A few years ago he retired from his
farm, removing to Milton. He was a
veteran of the civil war and a member
of the G. A. r. His widow by Sec
ond marriage and son and daughter
survive. Funeral services were held at
Milton on Wednesday.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
ANDREW SCHWADA.

Andrew Schwada, a resident of Full
ton q years, died there Saturday, aged
80 years. He was born in Germany
Nov. Is, 1923, and married Henrietta
Gehrke in Dec, 1858. Two children
were born to them, one dying in in
fancy, the other, Mrs. Carl Zieman,
who with the widow, four grandchil-
dren and nine great-grandchildren mourn
his departure. Funeral services were
held from the residence of Carl lehman
Monday afternoon, Rev. Machines Of
floating, and interment was made in
the Fulton cemetery.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
SANFORD HORTON.

Sanford S. Horton died at his home
in Fulton Feb. 81 of blood poisoning
following dropsy. The deceased was
born in Allegheny county, N. Y, in 1880,
was married to Maria Edgerton in 1868
and came to Fulton last September to
live. Mr.. Horton was veteran of the
late civil war, a member of the G. A.
r., having enlisted in New York cav
airy regiment. A widow, four sons and
a daughter survive. Funeral services
were held from the late home on Fri
day, Rev. MacInnis officiating, and in
terment took place in the Fulton ceme-
terry.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
Congregational Church Briefs.

. Wandering Stars is the theme for
Sunday morning. Text, Jude 1913
Wandering Stars Do you belong in
this list of heavenly bodies?
The time of prayer meeting has not
been changed. Don't forget where you
ought to be on Thursday evening.
Gods Great Reserve Forces" is the
theme for the evening sermon. The
text is to be found in Rom. 8:18.
Send the young folks to intermediate
G. E. Sunday afternoon at 2:30. A
goodly number attend and they have a
fine meeting together.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
Suicide by Drowning.

After battling with the troubles of
life for over "a years, Henry Spohn, an
old resident of GAINESVILLE, we'll and fav-
orably known by many, ended his ca
reer by jumping from the Monterey
bridge over Rock river into the Icy
waters Is feet below, shortly after
O'Clock Tuesday morning. No one wit
messed the tragic act but many had
seen the aged man walking on the
bridge before he made the plunge and
had seen him gazing into the waters
below, but no one suspected what he
was contemplating. The body was re-
covered in the lower cotton mill race
during the afternoon.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
Methodist Church Notes.

Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 p. m.
at James Ogden's home.
Ladies Aid meets Wednesday 2:30 o.
m. The public is cordially invited to a
zoe lunch for only 10c at the evening
meal.
Sunday morning 1890 a. M, subject
David and Longfellow on the Philos-
ophy of Life; TOO p. M, Jealousy,
It's Relation to Man and to God" Rev.
sMacInnis will preach both sermons.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-04
Girl Wanted.

A girl is wanted at the Edgerton Cd
gar Co. IS shop. Steady employment
the year round. l4tf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
THE NEW CENSUS

Now that the census cnumcrators
for this city have been appointed by
Supervisor Woodward and their ap-
pointments confirmed by the author
tiles at Washington. we venture To
express the hope that the gentlemen
appointed. both of whom are well
qualified for the important work be-
fore them, will give 10 this work
their earnest care and attention. 1t
has always been believed here that
the last United States census didn't
do justice to this city, and whether
or not this belief was justified. it is
important for the new enumerators
to do their work in such a way as TO
avoid any opinion of this kind. and
we feel confident they will. They
should, at once, familiarize them
selves with the boundaries of the
city. and should go about the matter
of enumerating the inhabitants of
this city in the most systematic way
lScooaDtNf SANiAiE OetAN " COUNT GAcIl
person who calls Fredericksburg
their home.
In their work we bespeak for them
the cordial cooperation of every in
hf1itant of this city. If you know
anything which may be of assistance
to the enumerators. don't keep it to
yourself, but let them know; don't
refuse TO answer their questions
when they call at your house or place
of business. but give them all the
assistance in your power to the end
that they may succeed in doing what
they desire to do and what the city
desires them to do, viz: get com
plete and accurate enumeration of
our population.
Let us all remember that the cen
sus taken this year is official for ten
years to come. and our population
will be measured by the government
figures for this length of time. We
believe the figures will show
healthy increase since 1900. if the
census this year is carefully and &C
curately taken. That it will be so
taken, we have every reason to hone
and believe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
THE CORN CONTESTS

There will be some very attractive
prizes given at the Fredericksburg
fair and also at the Virginia State
fair next fall in the corn growing
contests. These contests have done
much to improve the quality and
yield of corn in Virginia. and they
are destined TO do much more in the
future. For a number of years the
fredericksburg fair authorities have
been offering prizes for the best seed
corn exhibits. Indeed Frederick
burg was the pioneer in offering sub
stantial prizes for the encourage
ment of corn raising in Virginia.
Purses have been raised by local con-
tributions. and the prizes TO be offer
ed at the next annual fair will be
larger than ever before. As we hold
Jul Aah tdtlSr Soiilc lNo OF lilIct
weeks before the Virginia State fair
is held at Richmond, we suggest that
farmers in this section of Virginia.
at least. who contemplate making
exhibits at the State fair, prepare
their exhibits in time for the Fred
ericksburg fair and they can easily
be forwarded to Richmond from
here and to other points later. This
was done and successfully done by
several farmers last year and we
very much hope it will be more gen
orally done this year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
ADVERTISING VIRGINIA
Commissioner koiner After settlers
From Western State.

In his report to the Governor on the
expenditure of the appropriation for
inducing settlers To come To Virginia.
Commissioner of Agriculture Koiner
states that this service has been OF
great value to the State. At one time
this fund was largely used To induce a
desirable class of immigrants TO come
TO Virginia TO furnish farm labor. but
since the financial depression Of two
years ago, the commissioner points cut.
many OF the men on public works have
returned TO the farms. relieving the
Stringency in labor. Since that time il
has been his policy TO secure men who
would invest in Virginia farming lands.
The high prices of lands IN the West.
says Mr.. koiner. have been a help Ia
hum IN this work. He believes that
Virginia lands have lower prices than
any property of equal possibilities and
advantages in the world. and he has
endeavored TO attract desirable classes
whether with large means or small, 10
come 10 this State. The money has
been largely used in advertising Vir-
ginla IN Western newspapers. When
inquiries are received. the handbook
Of the Department Of Agriculture is
sent out. together with such inforrna-
ton rs Is requested.
Virginia. says Mr.. koiner in his re-
port. has 1900. 600 acres of idle land
which could be made productive. lie
thinks there Is no doubt that the value
of Virginia lands has been steadily in
creasing since he began this work Of
encouraging immigration.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
SCALED N K|NLEY
No Cook Records Found at
Mountain Top.
WENT OVER HIS ALLEGED ROUTE
Fairbanks Climbers Reach Summit
of Alaska's Great Peak, But
Find No Signs of Pre-
vious Ascent
WENT OVER HIS ALLEGED ROUTE

Fairbanks. Alaska. April IS. - The
Fairbanks expedition TO Mount Nc
Kinley. the highest peak in North
America. reached the summit April 3.
after climb of one month from the
base II was announced. No traces of
Dr.. Frederick a. Cooks alleged ascent
We're found
Thomas Lloyd. leader Of the expe.
ditiOn. arrived here. His companions
were Daniel Patterson. w. r. Taylor
and Charles McGonigle. All reached
the top of the mountain.
The expedition. which left Fair.
banks Dec. IS. while the controversy
over DIR. Cooks disputed ascent was
still raging. was financed by August
Peterson and William McPhee. Of this
city. The plan was TO go into camp
on the mountain as high as possible
and probably about the middle OF May
make a dash for the summit.
The obstacles encountered were not
so great As had been predicted.
Four camps were established during
I. 3 ascent and a trail was blazed all
the way 70 the crest Up TO 1900
feet the climbing did not present un.
usual difficulties. For the next 1000
feet the way led over n steep ice
field. which az first seemed 10 forbid
further progress. but through which.
upon exploration. it was found posi-
bic to locate path.
The final dash 20 the top was made
from the Is Goa foot camp.
Mount Mckinley terminates In twin
peaks OF equal height one somewhat
rounded AMI covered with snow the
other composed OF bare and wind
swept rocks On the rock peak the
Fairbanks climbers placed an Ameri-
can flag in n monument Of stones.
The expedition. which was provided
with Or. Cooks maps and data. en-
deavored 10 follow his supposed route.
but utterly failed 10 verify any part
OF his account of an ascent.
The expedition was equipped with
dog team and supplies. and with the
latter they established a base al the
foot OF the mountain. They planned 20
make the dash Tor the summit RI the
break OF winter in March. The mem
bers OF the party agreed 10 forfeit
$4,000 II none OF them reached the
summit. One Of their objects was 20
verify or disprove TO their own sails.
faction the claim Of nr. Froderiei, 4.
Cook that he reached the summit In
the fall OF 1906
DR. Cook asserted he had ascon1e1
Mount Mckinley ard 10 have rrl.a. g.
the summit on Sept. 81. He saI3 ttaf
he had lefi AZ the top of the mountain
proofs thai De- hai been there
Mount Mckinley is the a~-rrrr
culminatins point OF the Nor;h Amor
lean continent and Is in tho Alaska
range. latitude 60 degrees minut--
north. Ion .itgde Isl degrees west. It's
height IS given rs sea feet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
SEED CORN

For sale, 300 bushels of Boone Coun-
ty Special white seed corn, well bred
and carefully selected. The seed which
| offer. grown in Virginia, is thorough
ly aeclimated and IN commend this
variety very strongly on good light
loan soils. The ears contain from Is
to "a rows and all are remarkably well
filled from but to tip. 1t has white
cob of medium size. the kernels are
cream white, very deep with fine large
germ. Stalks good size and medium
height, very prolific. | am selling this
corn on the cob 40 lbs. per busheI.
price 81 and 50 per bushel. This corn
took first prize at State Fair last wear
Jno. T. Thornton.
Port Royal, Caroline Co, Va.
mStf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
TO TAKE SCHOOL CENSUS

Blanks are being sent out by the De
partment Of Public Instruction at Rich
mond TO clerks of the district school
boards, whose duty it will be to take
the school census during April and May.
This enumeration covers the entire
State and is taken every FIVE years.
All persons of school age, which is be-
tween the years of seven and twenty.
are TO be listed. the figures being used
IN appointments of school funds. and
IN many computations made by the de-
partment.
Five years ago the total number Of
such persons in the State was $50. 6lS.
II Is believed this year there will be
more than 6OO. 600
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
MAY DEPOsE CANNON
Insurgents Will Take Action After Ad
u'inistration Measures Pass.

r'inistrstion Measures Pass.
Washington. April lat is not i'm
probable that action To unseat Speaker
cannon Will be taken as soon as ad
ministration measures are out of the
way in the house. The speakers def
10 the Republican Insurgents" OF the
house In his speech on the floor. when
he abruptly told them that unless they
had the courage" to combine with
the Democrats and vote to vacate the
chair. he would remain speaker until
March 4. 1911" brought expressions
from the insurgent leaders in no un
certain tones.
The speaker can continue to make
these Irritating defis." said Represen.
tauve Victor Murdoch OF Kansas
until after the administration legis.
lation is disposed Of He knows that
he is perfectly safe Just now. But
after we have passed the important
legislation in hand his case will be
attended 10. a man can't continue to
make large bluffs without eventually
being called"
Representative Poindexter. OF Wash
ington, another "insurgent." who. with
Murdoch voted some weeks ago in
FAVOR OF the Burleson resolution to de
pose Speaker Cannon. was equally
caustic.
Many Democrats also discussed the
situation There was nothing TO indi-
cate that the members OF the minority
mad changed their minds since they
voted soiidly three weeks ago to de-
pose Speaker Cannon. although the
opinion was advanced by some that It
might be desirable from a purely party
standpoint 10 allow the issue Of Can
nonism" 20 remain in its present
status throughout the coming cam
pa.gn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
WOMEN FIGHT FIRES
Aid Husbands All Night TO Check For.
est Blaze In Maryland.

After heroically fighting all night. 50,
men. women and children Tuesday sue.
ceeced IN getting under control the for.
est fires which ragged several days be-
tween the Potomac and the Patuxent
rivers, causing at least 500. 600 loss "a
timber land. the destruction of tive
dwellings. several barns, and the prob.
ably fatal injury of one of the members
of the army Of firefighters.
For p hours women stood with their
husbands giving aid in conquering fire
that threatened TO devastate great por.
tons Of St Mary and Charles counties.
Nd. They shouldered bundles of dry
leaves and carried them distance from
the flames. they supplied the men witt
food. which enabled them To continue
the fight.