davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12

THE colors of the four Wisconsin regi
ments which were mustered into the
federal service for the war with Spain
have been received by the adjutant-gen-
eral, and have been placed with the flags
of the regiments of the rebellion in the
glass cases in the rotunda at the capitol.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12
The Fire at the Hotel Windsor.

Words and music by Bremen and
Story, the great song writer's. This song
is making a big hit and the sale since its
publication has been many thousand.
The publishers will fill orders for the
next thirty days for Zoe per copy in
stamps. AS the regular price is SOC this
is quite a good offer. Address all
orders to Greene Music Pub. Co., 80 E..
Fifth street, Cincinnati, o.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12

JUDGE NORMAN S. gibson of Fond du-
Lac is the third member of the State
Tax commission, and his salary will be
$4,000 year instead of $1,000, as provid-
ed in the original bill creating the com
mission. Judge ellison will be the demo
cratic member of the commission, the
other two, former Congressman Griffin
of Eau Claire and Attorney Geo Curtis
of Merrill, both being republicans.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12
TIE
Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter,
E..Qgl.on, Wisconsin.
FRIDAY, MAY II, 1899.

THEiron fence that surrounds the
Capitol park for so many years is about
to be removed and sent to one of the
state institutions. The fence was built
in 1874 by order of Gov. Washburn at an
expense of $4,000.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12
Are Yau Going Abroad:

If you contemplate trip to Europe
during the summer, please remember
that any ticket agent of the Chicago,
you rates, tickets and up-to-date infor-
nation, as we'll as reserve berths on
ocean steamers-all lines-in advance of
sailing. GEO. Ell. HEAFFRoD, Gen. Pass
Agt. Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12
For Five Nations.

DR.. Humphreys Specific Manual, tell
ing how to treat and cure disease is
published in English, German, French,
Portuguese and Spanish. A copy sent
free on request Humphreys Medicine
Co., New York.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12
A Bargain in City Lots.

Ten lots in Shannon's Addition to the
City of Edgerton on "Park Avenue" ad-
joining City Park; at $40 per lot. Also
a few acre lots, terms to suit purchaser
This offer is open until May 1st when
prices will be raised. Call on G. O.
Shannon on premises, or Harry s. Sloan
city.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12
For Sale,

800 bushels corn, $50 bushels oats and
a quantity of farm machinery. Enquire
of Edward Jensen on the B Miller
farm, town of Porter.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12
For Sale.

Seven farms of different sizes. Eight
houses and lots in this city. Also twenty
four lots without buildings on at very
reasonable prices. E. M. LADD.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12
For Sale.

The Lunnigan house and lot on Law.
ton st. Inquire of J. P. TowNE.
April 10, 1899. 19w3
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-05-12
Save Your Money!.

The way make money IS
We canbep you it, If you have yet tried the <
spot cash o and will x
demonstrate your entire satisfaction that just
what
We strictly priced, spot cash store We
cash and sell for cash--no favorhisnn rich all
classes welcome and all are used the way Goods II
all marked in plain figures You the same price
your nighbors, kss
No bnering cutting prices strictly one price to
aA and that the lopDes. We do offer afew prices II
items ar nducement for trade but all III
through the n every department. goods marked
beoy the old fashioned credit prices.
Be Independent.
Pay as you CO.
Buy where you get honest goods lowest prices.
Get into wagon and ride with on the road to
prosperity.
BabcOck Spot Cash
s,,xenn,eyer, Department Store. !
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18

and most helpful manne-: Mr.: Alfred Greg
DRY. Rev. pr. Henry Hopkins, Rev. Pr.
siias {. Deiap. Mrs. Laura Scammon. Pro-
fesscr J. NJ. Greenwood and the librarian
were appointed ar members OF a special
OF this money the number or volumes has
been increased from 5000 to 10000. In Sc
iecting the books the different classes have
ence classes materially improved: Books for
special departments, such as science. club
work. and Manual Training school Work
the book committee by specialists. guar
anSeeing the best selections on all scientific
subjects: the various clubs sent their pro
grammes. In order that books containing
information on the different topics for es-
says and discussions might be purchased:
RAINING Tre Schools viii be aided in Il their WORK
by finding the necessary books for their
respective branches: and so every division
has been carefully considered in purchasing
new books. Books in German. French. Span:
ish. Italian and Swedish have been selected
from lists prepared by those familiar with
these languages.
During the year two ladies'. unfamiliar
with the work. have entered the library as
apprentices. received the usual instruction
in the different departments. and are now
occupying positions as librarians in small
libraries. A department for the blind has
been decided upon and will. II Is hoped;
County County, : Medical Library Was placed in the
e es,aiee nesar u Sc Se's asea sy anyone ase saq Bringing
ion:
ent Of the Kansas City public schools. ore
sented to the library"a most valuable col
lection OF arithmetics. numbering 800 vol
United Unite ST. States. The Success Of the library
is largely due TO the harmonious feeling ex-
is,inE among the assistants and az s their d unit
in a cheerful and Jealous manner.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18
TURKEY CREEK SEWER.
City Engineer Wise Submits Plans to
the Board of Public
Works..

City Engineer Wise yesterday laid before
the board of public works his plan for
sewering part of Turkey creek, as outlined
in h Journal. He estimated the cost at
10000 and the board gave it its unanimous
approval and will recommend the passage
of an ordinance authorizing him to carry
out the work.
When finished a big strip of valuabl land
will be reclaimed and Fairmount avenue.
hapecs.- which is now u and Twenty-fBeedd
Of the creek. will be opened UP in thEiryel.
The plan contemplates the straisatening
out of the sharp bend in the creek for a
distance of 80 feet west of Fairmount ave-
nue.. The earth excavated from the new
channel will be used to I'LL in the old and
abandoned channel OF the creek.
The total length of the sewer will be 100
feet. beginning at the bend in Turkey creek
Just south Of TWenty-fifth street and rum
ming north to Twenty-fourth street, then
northwest along the bed of Turkey creek
to the Memphis bridge. The property to
be reclaimed fronts on Twenty-ffth street
west OF avenue, and on Brook
street for a distance of 200 feet west. 1t is
expected that the property owners who
will be benefited will bear part Of the ex-
pense.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18
TO SECURE SPANISH GUNS.
phies Of the Late War for
City Parks.

Kansas City is going to make an effort
to secure some Of the guns captured from
Spain in the late war. to be placed in the
parks and boulevards, and at the next
meeting Of the council Alderman Boards
ley will offer the following resolution:
whereas, In the recent war between the
United States and Spain there fell into the
possession of the United States ordnance
Of various kinds which have been taken
ard are held by the government as troph1eS
of war. and II is believed that 1t will be the
disposition of the government to permit
the various prominent cities of the country
to have and to take into their possession to
of the trophies so obtained: therefore, be 1t
Resolved. BY the upper house OF the
common council. the lower house concur
ring therein. that we join in requesting
the mayor of our city to communicate with
the war department of the federal govern
ment. requesting the gift or loan to Kan.
sas City of such ordnance, the same, II
secured. to be placed under the park board
to be by them permanently, placed in such
driveway as to them shall seem best; and
to that end the city clerk, on behalf of
these houses of the common council be
requested and directed to secure, If possible.
the cooperation of members Of the United
States senate from the state of Missouri,
Hon. Webster Davis. assistant secretary
of the interior, and Hon. w. s. Cowherd.
our representative in congress-"
AS soon as the resolution is adopted
quest Of the war department and the city
clerk will open. a correspondence with Web
ster Davis and others, asking them to do
all they can to effect the object.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18
WILL Be A%PPORTl0NED
NEW METHOD OF HANDLING REvD-
NUE. OF WATER DEPARTMENT.
BOARD of Public Works Will Knsw
Just How Much II Available In
Each Fund-Recelpts Will
he About S4OO,OOO.

The revenue of the city water department
will in the future be apportioned TO the
various departments in which 1t Is neces-
sary to expend it. so that at the beginning
Of the fiscal year there will be an under
standing as to the. exact amount that ID
available for any one purpose
This determination was reached at a re-
cent meeting Of the board Of public works
and at the meeting. to-day the comptroller
will be asked to furnish the board with
an estimate of the total revenue Of the
water department so that the apportion-
ment can be made at once.
In the past it has been the custom to set
aside the sum fixed by law for the payment
of interest and principal on the outstand-
ing water works bonds. and then draw on
the balance as it was needed. In conse-
auence. there have been expenditures for
betterments that. while needed. were not
Indispensable. The board now proposes to
apportion the funds SO there will be a GER
tain amount available for salaries and run
ming expenses. the repairs at Quindaro.
laying new mains and contingent expenses.
Collector of Water Rates Sauier stated
Yesterday hat the revenue in the waite.
department for the coming fiscal year
would not fall far short of $780, 00.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18

No time is 30 favorable as March and
April for getting strong and well.
A thoroughly well person eats with relish.
sleeps soundly. works with zest. and with
out worry from morbid anxiety as to the
outcome of his efforts.
If you feel you are out OF health. strength.
and spirits: If you how signs of nervous
ness and exhaustion: If you lave that feel
ing of lassitude that comes In the spring
to those who are out Of health: If your
blood shows the usual signs Of impurity-
Paine's celery compound will turn you
right-about-face towards health.
enrique Guerra. >he Mexican consul, has
the confidence not only Oh his government,
but of the American public. Through his
Intervention. many important commercial
questions between the United States and
Mexico have been happily adjusted.
During his long residence In this country,
Mr.. Guerra has lived in q circle where the
best possible medical treatment is always
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18
ON THE MARKET.
Very Little Change I'm Prices-ERRs
Are Plentif4I = TEo Dozen

80
For this week there Is not much change
in the prices at the market. Just at pres
ent. the ragtags and bobtails of the win
products have not begun to come in such
quantities as will warrant putting a mod
crate price on them.
There are plenty of eggs on the market
and the dealers are having their hands
d ds!l with Nth a be- asay Two ,ra dozen rn foF pris g f Cents TO;
Is cents per single dozen. Country
roll butter is getting scarce. One dealer
one-third Of what he received &C iron from the
farmers. Creamery butter remains at Is
cents per pound.
In the fish market. bass. crappie and all
There is plenty Of lake n river fish. Salt
water fish are beginning to come in in
high. In the line Of new fish on the market
may be mentioned Sheepsheads Gulf ASH
a at = cents Ssa D6 psr pound and sea trout at l2hs
The following is a list of the fish on to-
days market and the prices are in cents
bass. Is; catfish. log; builheads. l2lx: buff
falo. ~: red snapper. l2I-. halibut. 10; sal
m mon Is; ring perch. 10: herring, 10; graphic.
mackerel. 20; biuehsh. %: blue maeRerei.
Is; cod. Is; paddock, lzia; pompano. %.
Fol this time Of the year there is a good
and Is cents a head. rhubarb is 5 cents a
bunch. asparagus 10 cents a bunch. radishes
Tour punches for 10 cents. lettuce 5 cents a
head. .caulifiower ~ to Is cents a head.
beets 5 cents a bunch. green onions S cents
a bunch, tomatoes u cents q pound. spin.
ach Is cents per half-peck.. ~
Dressed poultry is scarce and the seIec-
tion not Of the best. The following prices
are quoted: Turkey hens. l3l. cents per
pound: spring chickens. l6 cents per pound.
broilers. 25 to ~ cents apiece; domestic
ducks, 12is cents apiece: mixed ducks y,
cents apiece: teal ducks. 20 cents apiece:
mallards. 30 cents apiece. redheads "a
cents apiece; canvasbacks, 80 cents aniece
and capons. Is cents per pound.
Spring lamb Is a trif.e lower al hind
quarters. Sl.2': fore quarters. 20 cents.
Summerwuerst is on the market at 20 cents
per pound. ~
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18

compound helped mo and gavs Ne . 49,
ing of new strength Is . fact"
ENRIQUE GUERRA.
As spring comes on, most women 81
many men who have lived hot-houss livuD
during the winter find themselves und1Av
fretful. unable to sleep soundly. withous ~
petite. easily tired. frequently distTl1sQ4
by headaches. and lacking SNAP" a11
~strength-the result OF poor blood and VMh
nerves.
To those in this condition. the thousaDGp
of testimonials from people ike Nj. 0usRso
who have been benefited by Paine,s celery
compound should be reason enough ~
giving this best Of all spring msdieinls -
least q trial. What II has done for oeh6gD
1t will do for the reader. II VIM purity
the blood. clear the complexion. r~ejuvsnaeo
the exhausted nervous system. insure 80
digestion. bring ON healthy sleep. and n,
store ones strength and vitality.
No other medicine In the world svsP %
complished so much, and . single trial vf1
add another to the long list Of peopis =
every community who gratefully sound IL
praises OF Paine's celery compound.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18
|olD GLORY IS RAISED
14oEDALE SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE
AfLAAE WITH PATRIOTISM.
- Stare and stripes SalsteA With
Cheers as = Flag Raising 1t
Nhteaorc SchOol Yesler-
day Afternoon.

Yesterday was a proud day for the chill
,1ren Of The Whitmore school,. Rosedale.
m they fairly tubbled over with patriotic
enthusiasm. II was the day for their flag
raising and the event was an unqualified
eucccss. Everything conspired 20 make It
memorable. for IL WAS no ordinary flag
saissng. though, after all. there is really NO
oe61aary nagraising. every such event be-
Ing distinctly notable.
This ilaSraixing was in honor OF the
Kansas boys at Manila. and .he heroes at
their far away station were very near to
the hearts Of those cheering children.
Principal ktilion. OF the Whitmcre school.
had invited the children of the Columbia
school TO attend the exercises. a pretty in
~terchange OF courtesies. as the Whitmore
children had attended the recent flag
raising At the Columbia school.
The Columbia school children marched to
~ whitmore school headed by their drum
eorps and on their axriva; the pupils from
both schools formed 3 circle about the nag
stan. h exercises were begun by the
01ngtng OF America" after which Rev.
Ar. Waldayier offered prayer. Fifty-twe
;et the Whitmore children were dressed to
ra0re0ent the various states and territories
e the United States n five represented
CO.. Porto Rico. the Philippines. Ha.
~ resHsrsd q number Of patriotic airs
Waleh .ere loedly applauded.
RaV. II. Waldlvfer delivered q brief ad-
49,, psatsing the schools and the teachers
40r the good work they had done during
- past year. He pointed out the value of
the lesson OF patriotism taught on such &C.
en1ions and declared that the school was
90 best place for such lessons 10 be
ensGht. Mr.. Waldavier's address Was eio-
Guoat and va loudly appiauded by the
6A16sen and those children Of a large.
growth who witnessed the exercises.
The band struck up THE Stars and
0tripes Forever and cheer after Greer
ma there came the supremely interesting
0sent OF the day-the raising OF the big
~ nag over the heads OF the people.
Uho aaluted It with moro cheers. A hun,
6Fo0 hands pulled eagerly At the rope and
0nnt the grand old dag soaring high into
~ air. The nag Was greeted with the
6oS9inG q cannon. The children sang an
ether patriotic song and again sang Amer
I. L. Smith spoke briefly OF the late
w0N With Spain and extolled the valor OF
- ksnsas boys At Manila, in whose honor
~ 0Ag Vas raised.
III school house was decorated for the
occnaon with iags and bunting and over
~ door hung an elegant portrait OF Col
- VHod VupgtOn.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18
PARK HEARING IN ST. LOUIS.
Judge Field, for the Plaintin, Raises
Five Points-HearinE Continued
Until This Morning.

ST. LOUIS. March 17.-(Special.) The
hearing of the North Terrace park certif-
icate Injunction case was begun this morn
ing before United States Judge Elmer B.
Adams. Judge r. H. Field appeared for
Fred G. Eonfils. the plaintiff. while Hon.
G. .. Tichenor. D.. j. Half. ounsel for
the park board, and Clarence S. Palmer
appeared for the park board.
Judge Field raised five points in his argu-
ment. First. that the ordinance providing
for condemnation was not properly filed in
the circuit court: this was decided against
the judge. Second, that the notice was not
printed in the official paper. Third. hat
the case was continued unwarranteGly in
the state court. Fourth. the misconduct
Of the jury. Fifth, that the proceeding was
In violation of the Fourteenth amendment
to the federal constitution.
The hearing was continued until to-mor-
row.
At the meeting Of the Missouri Bar As
sociation 4 large number of Kansas City
lawyers were present. Judge @. H. Dean
read an able paper on The Modern Cor
poration."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18

obtainable. He early discovered that in the
spring. when nature seems most willing to
lend its best assistance to the sick and fee
BILE. his friends were using Paine's celery
compound-the only spring medicine thai
physicians indorse. and intelligent families
in every community have come to rely
upon with confidence.
Mr. Guerra was not long in finding out
| the great reliance that is thus placed upon
Paine's celery compound by the best in
formed people, and he was not slow In
taking advantage Of the great remedy him.
self. Here Is his statement, unqualified, con-
elusive:
- Kansas City. March 16. 1893.
Eat times. when I lave been seemingly
exhausted from arduous work. Paine's cell
cry compound has been of such benefit to
me that It seems now I could hardly have
progressed but for It. Whea sleep was
slow In coming and my appetite tagged.
a general toning up OF my system followed
the use of the compound. While l am not
versed In things medical, I do know a fact
when I encounter 1t. and that Paine's celery
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18
PUBLIC. LIBRARY REPORT.
:, Carrie ". whitney DESERVES the
Great Iastitation Of which Kan
ens City ID Proud.


erect Iastit1tion Of which Kas.
sas City L. Proud.
A. ths regular meeting Of the board Of
61ncaton Thursday night. bills amounting
- - were allowed n warrants ordered.
II A. CHE VA appointed assistant 3anitor
~ he Central high school in place of H.
NcPherson. who has resigned. J. W.
fHAa0psou was appointed tanitor At the
Nahlnad school. The registration of Miss
Smith, Q teacher at the Garfield
16onsol, MAS accepted n Miss Pearl Len
8 I'd was appointed to teach In her place.
3 10 the amount OF $a4.S29.l6
S04ge Cancelled and destroyed.
II librarianie report Tor the year 1SS1,
~M1S1arateIy from tho school report, vas sub
fffed 70 the board and ordered to be
y1nted. The report contains an account OF
- work done In the various departments
i the library. the art galleries and the
nSeum. It has also . list OF all the COM
EtbutorU during the year. 1t Will contain
ASEds0me new public library build
z1IAt Ninth and Locust. and describes the
:4koat opening reception. September I. 1887.
NAon S0.0o0 people inspected the new build
- The report describes At length the
&n6W structure M its arrangements and
-DoQe4udoo ~ follows:
Inrough the generosity OF Mr.. George
1e0Jey. &2b.O0e wa placed in the hands
] board OF education in October, 1887.
- the purchase Of books. That this sum
lot b expended In . broad. judicious
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18

Emma Arnold. tho beautiful 81
Louis Girl. heroine Of the famous Hobson
- episode. u . bride.
Las& Tues1ay . wedding took place in
IL exclusive Jewish set In the West end.
he bride vas Miss Emma Arnold. the
Rropm wal Mr.. Charles 8. Erber. Of Tex
mhAua. Tex. The home OF the brides
DR.. No. Sis West Geile street. was
1rslFded With f~ashionables. TIT brides
sI10 "a gown o. her wedding costume.
HAaEN uefe many gifts and many tele-
Un0s ~ eonRratulafion. II was much like
~ eeAef fashionable wedding.
3AerN VAS a noticeable feature. That
IL teck OF n refereuce to Lieuten-
- 91chDo0d Pearson Hobson. This was
I'd II 4eference 70 the expressed Wixhes
- - Eroo0. II. ExheE. Who u the lead
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18

ing 1eveler Of Texarkana. was in the
Southern city attending to the prosaic de-
tails Of business when the newspapers in
11rmed him OF Miss Arnold's pretty coup.
They were not engaged At that time. but
became SO soon afterward. II Is said that
the Iumor of the Eallantry of the hero of
the Merrimac FASTENED the proposal Of the
Texas jeweler.
Miss Arnold was the belle OF Long Beach.
L. J.. last suynmer. Lieutenant Hobson
was the guest OF honor at a reception given
at the Long Beach hotel. The hero kissed
TWO little girls. The landlord dared" Miss
Arnold to kiss the hero. She was a plucky
young woman. and took the dare" The
echo OF the kiss rang around the world.
Mss Arnold said: How silly people are!
What do I care about Lieutenant Hobson?
I am q patriot. and I kissed his patriotic
'deed-not him"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18
WEsTP0RT JUNIORS DEBUT.
They Will Have Charge Of the Exer
cises at the High school Next
Monday M0rning.

The Junior class of the westport high
school will have charge OF the exercises in
the assembly hall next Monday morning.
As this is the first appearance Of the
juniors as a class, they have exerted them
selves to the utmost to provide al inter-
estinE programme. The exercises will be as
Piano duet-"Echoes Of Lncerne." Misses
Recitation, scene from THE Rivals" Mr..
Dale Ridenbaugh.
Essay-"The Influence Of Books" Miss
Fable for Critics" written by Junior
classl Mr.. Forrest Pinkston.
Piano duet-"Postillon d'Amour." Misses
Farce-"Champion Of Her Sex, Misses
Edna Watson. Blanche Fitzgerald. Adelaide
Ellard. Laura Hamilton. Louise Chase.
Mary Sager. Lulu Longshore and Martha
Depew.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-18
THIS IS THE TURNING POINT.
Girls I'm the Manual Training High
school Have Reached the Bread
maktng Crisis.

The girls in the cooking class at the
Manual Training high school have arrived
at the critical point in their course of in
s~truction-that of making bread. They
have learned of the different kinds Of
dough and have practiced upon baking
powder biscuits. using milk mixed with
water. plain milk. butter mixed with lard
varied effects Of a good deal of kneadine.
q little and as little as possible. Now the
crucial test comes in the correct fixing OF
and the consequent producing Of a good
even brown crust on top Of a light. whole
anu pTe scM temnlds u6Huc Ieafffe&. OF cake