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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
Wrecked by IA stray Car.

vineland, y. J., Jan. GA southbound
freight train on the Central Railroad was
badly wrecked at Landisville just before
daybreak yesterday by collision with box
car, which had been blown by the wind
from a switch on to the main track. The
runaway car was hurled down an embank-
ment and the locomotive turned complete
ly over. Seven cars were demolished.
Ephraim Cranmer, the engineer, and his
fireman were safely extricated from the
debris
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
Brakeman,s Terrible Plunge.

Paterson. y. j., Jan. 2S.-William H.
Daley, brakeman, living at 282 St. Paul
Avenue, Jersey City, was brought TO the
General Hospital last night in a badly
bruised condition. He was on top OF a
freight car which, with three others, plung-
ed down an embankment $50 feet high,
Thursday night, about 20 miles from
Stroudsburg on the Wilkesbarre and
Eastern branch of the Susqushanna Rail-
road.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
Ladies l5c Hosiery, &c.

For one days special selling a lot OF
ladies' cotton hose, in black and fancy
effects-the newest styles for spring
wear-with double heels and toes
shall go at &c a pair. These are such
hose as you've bought as a bargain at
15c pair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
Fatal Accident to a child.

Glenville. ". Va. Jan. ga four-year-
old daughter of Edmund Key fel! into an
open CRATE here yesterday, and set her
clothing on fire. The little one ran into
the yard, stumbled and fell on sharp
stone, which penetrated the brain, causing
instant death.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29

Watsontown. Pa. Jan. 2S.-Rev. W. b.
Musselman, presiding elder of the Gospel
Workers Tor this district, immersed SIX
converts in the Susquehauna River yester-
day in the presence of a crowd OF work
ers and spectators, the mercury standing
but eighteen degrees above zero and lee
floating all around those engaged in the
immersion at the time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
Great Embroidery Gccas ion.

A lot of swiss and cambria embroid
cries, in strips of 3 to ; yards. in neat
and dainty designs. 4 inches wide
which are well worth II 1-2c A1C
yard. offered Monday at........1S
Swiss, cambria and nainsook en-
broideries. with insertings 10 match.
woven edges, which won't ravel after
washing, in as many as hundred diff
ferent patterns worth 15c, and l9c a
yard, will be another unusual 7SZC
offering Observation-Disclosures.
Torchon point venice laces. in white
and cream. inches WIDEN the dain-
tiest design, such as are sold every
where at l2c TO ljc a yard will NC
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
Notion surprises.

We shall continue to quote you low
est prices for notions as long as we're
in business. Expect US to save every
penny possible. See what you save
Monday:
Smiths best needles. all sizes. for &c.
cards of white Hump" hooks and
eyes for cent
Faller's best machine oil, 10c usual
ly. for 3 cents.
3 packages of strong wire hair pins
for cent. Cost &c a package.
All sizes Of pearl buttons. which sell
at 1Oc, lie. and 15c. for cents dozen.
Dexter knitting cotton, 31-2e a ball
instead OF cents.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
50 cents.

The lot consists of moreen under
skirts, in fancy striped eftects-and
every one is lined or with canvas
stiffened ruffie They are made in the
most thorough fashion. Full and lib
orally cut-nothing at all like the
skimpily made up garments that you'll
find selling at bargain prices about
town.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
The Army Appropriation Bill

Is being considered; not necessary 10 consider
where TO get your fuel. $. 5. Daisl Son, 705
18th St NV, will interest you. Pea, $50; Egg
"a 10; Nut, $40; Stove, 500.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
Clearing the skirts.

Cutting and slashirg prices reckless
ly, in order to close them out quickly.
Tomorrow We put on sale the balance
of ladies' lined underskirts which sold
up to $1.50, with a few which were 81
and s125-and offer the choice for
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
Triple attraction in upholste-ies

A lot of 6 dozen sofa cushions.
made of fine French sateen, filled with
down, and finished with pretty cord
TO intellectually worth soc, zoe
20 pieces of yard wide Swiss. in
colored stripes, and dots-very sheer
fine quality-a regular Il lie 52LC
value, for only. .............-.. oH
500 J-feet curtain poles. in cherry,
oak. and walnut. with brass 1jIC
trimmings, all complete, for. IL2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
Make these savings in silks.
Household supplies less than ever.

Monday starts sale of House Furnishings in the base
men that deserves the prompt attention houseeeper
because in 1t have been put Il host of little needabes
prices that mark i'll low selling.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29

cases of yard wide fine cambrics,
which are as good as Ions &c
dale"-will go Monday at..........oS
81 by 80 Lockwood" sheets, famous
for wear-with wide hem. hand
torn and hand-ironed, worth 4Sc, 96C
New Sea Island and Windsor Per
Gales, in the newest and choicest pat
terns-full yard wide, which belongs at
Il 1-2c-will be offered Mon 7IZC
day at........-......-.... III
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
Seventh and K Streets.
Dress stuffS==a saving of u.

56-inch navy blue sicilian. strictly
reversible and Of high lustre. regular
CSC grade, viii be offered as 4 COO
special Monday for only. VI
3S-inch new spring novelties. in mo-
hair effects and newest shades, includ-
ing new blues, browns. greens. tans,
and grays, will be offered as a zoe
special observation-disclosures.
4O-inch Scotch plaids. in varied as
sortment of colorings, including large,
small and medium designs-a
regular SOC grade which Wen let nc
go Observation-Disclosures. Ii
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
&MhnMza

46-inch henriettas, silk finished, high
lustre, in all the new spring shades
including pearl, light tans, new blue,
royal, navy, new green, olive. golden,
brown, cardinal and garnet-well COO
worth soc yard, for. .......... W
54-inch broadcloths, in both plain and
covert effects-admirably suited for
tailor made costumes-in new blue.
royal, navy, olive. hunters green.
brown, garnet, cardinal, and also the
new mixtures, goods sponged free OF
charge-and offered as a special Coo
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
Why He Wanted Small Change.

why he wanted Small Change.
1t was Saturday, and he was on his
way home.
Stepping to the showcase in the CT
gar store, he carefully surveyed the
goods that were displayed in the
boxes.
care those three for a quarterT he
asked, pointing out brand that seem
ed to please him.
eyes," said the man behind the coun-
ter. "We're making a special sale of
them this week. They have always
been 10 cents straight"
Cali right said the customer. "Let
me have three Of them"
A handful of the cigars was laid on
top of the case, and he carefully Sc
lected three of them, after which he
handed out half dollar.
The shopkeeper played a little tune
upon his cash register and passed back
a quarter.
"Say," said the man who had bought
the cigars, cant you give me some
smaller change? My wife wants me
to go to church with, her tomorrow,
and I'll need something for the con-
tribution plate. l s'pose I might give
up a quarter; but, by George, I have
to work hard for every cent I get.''-
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
Slams Million Priests.

According to a lecture on Siam deliv-
cred recently in London by John Bart
lett, that country has more than its
share Of priests. The population of
Siam, he said, amounted to about
100000 and a curious feature was
the large preponderance Of Chinese,
more especially in Bangkok. The Chi
nese practically controlled all the trade
and commerce of the place. There
were hardly any Siamese merchants
One million of the people were in the
priesthood. He had travelled up river
through the main territory of Siam for
a distance of $50 miles, and during the
journey it had been absolutely impos.
sible to get out Of sight Of a temple.
In each temple there were from 10 to
800 priests, supported entirely by the
people. Of the 100000 priests only
100000 were actively engaged. The re-
naming 100000 were passing through
the priesthood.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
HAYWARD IS VERY ILL.
Nebraska Senator Stricken with Apoplexy
and in a Serious Condition.

Nebraska Senator Stricken with Apoplexy
and in a Serious Condition.
Omaha, Aug. Ex-senator M. L. Hay
ward was stricken with apOpleXy yes
terday forenoon at Brownville, Neb.,
where he had gone to deliver an adj
dress at the Modern Woodmen picnic
He was apparently in good health and
spirits up to the moment of attack,
and was sitting on the platform chat
ting pleasantly with friends while
awaiting his turn to speak. Just as
the presiding officer was about to in
trOdlce the senator he was seen to
sway in his chair, and then fell help
less to the platform.
Two doctors worked with him from
q little after II o'clock, when he was
stricken, until almost before the sem
atCr recovered consciousness. He was
then removed to a residence nearby
where he now is. It had been intended
to remove Senator Hayward to his
home during the afternoon and up to
about 4 o'clock it was thought this
could safely be done About this time
unfavOrable symptoms developed, and
While the doctors have not abandoned
hope they admit he is in very pre-
cariOus condition.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18

4 remarkable event occurred at
Using Kiang-Pu. A man by the.name
of King had a son who made his I'd
Their and mother ''lose face" because
of the wild. rakish life he led. He
gambled, loafed, smoked opium, etc.
If he stole, his father would be taken
to the yamen, and the whole family,
would suffer for the sons villainy, and
the vital question was, How could the
family be protected? At last they ar
rived at the conclusion that the only
way to protect the father and mother
was to take extreme measures with
the son, which they did with venge-
ance. The father and uncle took him
out Snong the graves, followed by a
crowd of curious neighbors and
friends, and. putting a rope around
his neck, each relation pulled on an
end, and the son was put beyond ruin
ing the family in this wordsworth
China Herald.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18

A clergyman who has been an ideal
rector to one congregation for more
than 20 years has had q wide eXpe-
rience in curateS. He knows them like
a book, as the saying is, knows just
what effect an unlimited course of
afternoon teas, committee meetings,
little dinners and general f1attery will
have on given temperament and how
it will be manifested
Therefore, he has evolved this gener-
al law: If the carpet before a curate's
mirror is threadbare and the crease in
his trousers above reproach, you may
be sure that the world is too much
with him; if the carpet by his bedside
is threadbare and his trousers bag At
the knee, he is all right.-Washingto
Post.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18

Cneer after cneer rang out Tor Drey-
fus, while MERCER was cursed and
hiSsed Casimir-Perier former presi-
dent of France, told of his connection
with the case and demanded the right
to confront and refute the assertions of
Mercier The testimony given by the
other witnesses was in the main favor
able to Dreyfus. A letter was presented
purpOrting to be a practical confession
of Dreyfus, which Casimir-Perier had
read during the first trial, and DreyfuS
BOlemnly repudiateG it, declaring that
he did not write it, Or have any connec-
ton with it.
1t came out during the day why Cas-
imir-Perier had resigned the presidency
of the republic. He denied that his
resignation was due TO any diplomatic
incident, the reason being that knOwl-
edge of the interviews between Count
Won Munster and the minister of for
eign affairs was withheld from him,
thus compromising the presidential in
dependence.
General Mercier's testimony proved
little else than a rehash of the stories
which have been perSiStently circulated
to make it appear that the reason why
the secret dossier has been SO carefully
guarded was that it's publication would
involve Germany in such way that
war between that country and France
would be likely to follow. In fact he
said that Count Won Munster, the Ger
man ambassador, had talked about de-
handing his passports. General Mer-
cier said that upon learning of Count
Won MINISTER'S intervention he made
ir1nr1 q
ton of the troops. LAS regarded mobil-
ization," General MERCER said, 1--WE
we're in a complete state of transfer
nation, and diplomatic affairs we're
also critical" This was in 1894.
But Casimir-Perier read a telegram
he had received from the German for
eign office declaring that Germany was
absolutely uncOncerned in the Dreyfus
affair.
Berlin, Aug 14.-The statements of
Gen. MERCER before the court martial
at Rennes Saturday regarding the i'm
minence of war between Germany and
France excite only ridicule here. The
semi official newspapers declare that
there was never any idea Of war.
Rennes, Aug. 15.-The session of the
Dreyfus cONt-martial yesterday was
utterly devoid of any exciting incident,
the mass of testimony being directed
against Dreyfus; and the lack of trench
ant criticism, owing to the absence
of the defense's right arm, naturally
left an impression unfavorable to the
prisoner General MERCER was &C
claimed on leaving the court, and M.
Casimir-Perier was greeted with cheers
and counter cheers for the army.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
Printers Union in Session,

Detroit, Aug 15.-Three hundred del
egates, representing upward of $4,000
union printers in the United States and
Canada, filled the auditorium of Strass-
burg hall yesterday when President
Samuel B. Donnelly called to order the
fOrty-fifth session of the International
Typographical union In honor of the
convention the hall was handsomely
decorated with the banners and flags
of the local labor organizations, sever
al hundred members of which occupied
the galleries. The president delivered
his annual address and the secretary
made his report. The president argued
against the frequent use of strikes.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18

Franklin's time honored and cumu-
lative adage. For want Of the nail the
shoe was lost, for want of the shoe the
horse was lost for want of the horse
the man was lost" should have the
addendum of Irvine and paper bags
put to it to make it complete.
Few things are more aggravating
than to be ready to tie up a package
and find no string, or to carry a few
apples, oranges, eggs or bulbs short
distance and find no bag to hold them.
Strings should always be wound in a
ball and kept ready for immediate use
where the family may find them, and
paper bags. as soon as emptied, should
be folded neatly and laid in drawer
for use as needed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
Use For the CObyveb.

who was very strict on his young Of
ficers was continually inspecting their
trooprooms to see if everything was
clean and also to see if he could find
fault with anything. One day he in
spected the room Of an officer who was
noted for his wit. He had nearly fin
ished his inspection when he noticed
cobweb in one Of the corners and
thought to himself. "Now I have got
him.
what does this mean?" asked the
colonel.
The young officer coolly replied, 1--WE
always keep one in case a man cuts
his finger"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
COuIdn't Keen a Secret.

They were discussing the question as
to whether a woman can keep Sc
cret.
Little Johnny had not appeared to
be listening. but he suddenly added his
telligence by exclaming: We'll,
know ma can't keep secret. Every
thing do she goes and tells it to pa
almost the first minute he gets into
the house" -Boston Transcript.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
RESPONSIBLE ALL ABOUND.
CorOneI'a Verdict Scatters in the Case of
Firemen's Tragedy.

COTOneT@ Verdict Scatters in the Case OF a
Firemen's Tragedy.
Omaha, Neb., Aug. 15.-After four
days deliberation and the taking of tes-
timony of thirty witnesses the coroner's
jury reported last night, fixing the
blame for the death by electricity OF
four fremen at the Mercer Chemical
company's fire on Aug. 8. The report
finds that the men met their death
from contact with a live electric light
wire carrying a current Of 1000 volts.
The ThompsonHouston Electric
Light company and the city electrician
are charged with criminal negligence
for not cutting the wires and thus rem
dering the work of the fremen safe.
City officials are censured for not pass
ing proper ordinances governing over
head wires, and the fire chief is also
held responsible for lack Of caution.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
GOES CUNNING FOR PEOPLE.
Kills Three, Barely Misses a Fourth and
Can't Find Fifth.

Middlebury, VT, Aug. 15.-In East
Middlebury last night man named
Eastwood went to the home of his
mother-in-law and shot his wife and
her mother, killing both. He then
drove to Middlebury, went to the resi-
dence of Frank Fem, shot him through
the heart, killing him instantly; then
shot at Fenn's wife and just missed
her. Eastwood then went to the resi-
dence Of his wife's brother, E. D.
Brown, evidently intending to kill him,
but could not find him. Eastwood es-
capped.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
Rows of the OIden Time.

Boys have always been boys. There
is no doubt that Shem and Ham pitch
ed coppers or played jackstraws on the
shady side of the ark, while Noah, who
couldn't find them, had to feed the
stock himself, or that David held up
two fingers to Jonathan when he saw
him across the block and that they
Herewith went in swimming in the
Jordan against the express prohibition
Of their mothers -
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
Chicago Strike Is Still On.

Chicago, Aug. 15.-No union man was
left at work yesterday morning on
buildings where non-union brick was
found by the three committees ap-
pointed to investigate the brickwork
on the north, south and west sides
This practically stops all building in
Chicago. Only $4,000 brick are turned
out daily by the three yards which
signed the union scale. This is only
about per cent. of the amount of brick
needed
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
MISREPRESENTATION.

Guest-What have you got?
Waiter-I've got liver, calf's brains,
pigs feet
Guest-I don't want description of
your physical peculiarities. What
you have got to eat is what l want to
knOw.-LOndon Tit-BitS.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
Worse Fate.

He-Is there anything worse in the
world that bores you more than fat
terry?
She-Only one thing that now think
of.
He-What is that?
Free Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
The Dean In His Nightshirt.

Hugh Pearson always spoke Of Dean
Stanley as the most absent minded
once with him into Palmero. He COM
planned Of feeling cold, and as Stanley
had his travelling bag with him he ad-
vised him to put something extra on.
He did so, and both resumed their pa
pers. A loud laugh from some boys
suddenly reused Pearson to the realiza-
ton that Stanley was driving through
the streets in his nightshirt, which he
had put on over his coat in pure alb
sence of mind.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
DRAMATIC SCENES IN COURT.
Dreyfus Brings Things to Climax by Bis
Words to Mercier

Words to Mercier.
Rennes, Aug. 14.-Saturday's session
of the Dreyfus trial was extremely dra-
matte. The chief interest conferred in
the testimony of General MERCER, for
mer minister of war. His evidence was
expected by the anti-Dreyfusards to
prove conclusively the guilt of the pris-
oner. In this it failed. General MERCER
in concluding his statement said that if
he had not been convinced of the guilt
of Dreyfus he would admit that he had
been mistaken. Then the most sensa-
tional event of the day took place.
Dreyfus, stung to the quick, sprang to
his feet and shouted, you ought to say
so now"
The court room was in an uproar.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
Earliest Bird.

There is bird. called the green
finch. which gets up at 100 a. m. Of
course. he is the champion worm
catcher; but. then. think of his case Of
insomnia. Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18

A mans nature runs either to herbs
or weeds. Therefore, let him seasonal
bly, water the one and destroy the
other.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18

There is a quicksilver mine in Peru
$50 feet deep. In this abyss are streets,
squares and a chapel where religious
worship is held
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18

Greasy baths may be made perfectly
clean 5y lightly securing with a wet
flannel dipped in common salt.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18

The farmer gets along all right If
things don't go against the grain
philadelphia Bulletin.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
Plot Against the Republic.

The reason for these wholesale ar
rests lies in the fact that in searching
the apartments of the accused definite
knowledge was obtained by the gov
eminent of plot against the republic.
1t is announced that in the progress Of
the investigation it was discovered that
the Duke d'Orleans had sent tele-
gram WOrded, All Or men are ready"
and another one sent after the failure
of DerOulede to induce General Roget
TO lead the army to the Elysee on the
day of LOubet's election, saying, ct is
useless to come"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-08-18
ArbuckIes' Coffee (
rd Of Coffee Excellence by which all Cot
No. Sc
Six Handkerchiefs.
- -'''''ss''ts',S's.' -
L. lIUNIIUuWNIllNNIIIlNy

Six Ladies' Pocket Handker-
chiefs, hemstitched, colored bord-
ers, size IL xl3 inches. Sent post
paid on receipt of 2 cent
postage stamp and 20 sig
natures cut from wrappers of
Arbuckles' Roasted Coffee.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-05

The following anecdote concerning
the famous lecture ON "rhe Holy
Land" which, it is said, Ex-Governor
Oglesby never succeeded in delivering
as he prepared 1t, is related in Franc
B. Wilkes pamphlet Oh the life of the
governor:
He had been invited to deliver this
lecture at country town in Illinois
and accepted. A large crowd gathered
to hear him. and he was greeted with
loud applause as he stepped forward
to lecture, He was only to speak for
one hour and said in beginning he
would preface his lecture with few
remarks on his experience in Europe,
At the end Of PA hours he was still
talking about Europe, and because the
people seemed so delighted he an
nounced that he would deliver the lee
ture the next evening
The same people came back, re-en-
forced by many more, and at the end
of another two hours he stopped with
out having said anything about the
Holy Land, except to announce that as
his subject, The third night there was
monster gathering, and Governor
Oglesby, after finishing up Europe,
started to say few words about
Egypt and the Nile before beginning
his lecture. At last he looked at his
watch and, with a look of astonish-
ment, turned to one Of his friends on
the platform and said:
"Well, here 1t is II O'clock and I'll
be hanged if I've got to the Holy Land
yet "-Chicago Tribune.