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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-29

A SHORT time since the Register made
note of the fact that Wisconsin was fast
losing its reputation as the most cOnser-
VatlVe and stable commonwealth west of
the Alleghenies For many years it has
stood proof against the absurd theories
in government and the fads in the line
of experimental politics which had cap
tured the fancy and subdued the reason
OF so many western states. But the tide
is now setting strongly the other way,
and the various suspicious if not prepos-
ferrous theories in governmental methods
and finance, which are receiving more or
less sanction in Wisconsin, have greatly
disturbed the confidence which was
once imposed on US, aud we are being
catalogued IN the money centers as
another freak state. The late bankers
convention in Milwaukee did not pro-
nounce directly on the subject, perhaps
because in the disturbance Of old estab-
lished relations and the transferring of
values no small part may come toward
banking houses: but between the lines
of the reports and addresses could be
read some very significant facts. One,
the fact of the increase in the rate of in
terest in Wisconsin the last year, rang
ing from one to two per cent. AS there
is recorded in the state the sum OF 81 TO-
100000 loaned on mortgages, it shows an
increase OF from $4,000 to S200, 900 paid
by borrowers. At the same time the fact
appears that the lenders are not happy.
Those who have small amounts to loan,
it was stated have to take their medi-
cine, while large lenders are put to the
trouble of protecting themselves either
by sending their money out of the state,
or by bonds or greenbacks just before
the assessor appears, or by borrowing on
short time large amounts to affect their
credits. All in all it was made clear
that the reform legislation of which we
hear so much has thus far benefited no.
body but has brought about such gen
eral injury that when it has run it's full
course, if permitted so to do it will be
reasonable to expect that the phrase
:" poor old Kansas, will be supplanted by
poor old Wisconsin" -Whitewater Reg
lister.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-29
Slough torn.

Miss Elsie CARMEL Of Edgerton is
spending the week at the home Of her
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs John Evans
MI and Mrs J S Hutson left Saturday
for Britt, Iowa, where they will visit Mr.
Illusions brothers. After visiting other
points in Iowa they 60 on to the Pacific
coast where they will spend the winter.
Severt Fegestad came in from Utica
Tuesday, to consult DR. Iyerson about
badly lacerated arm, received in falling
from the top of a tobacco shed while at
work.
Misses Daisy and Ada Erickson. Josie
Holton and Mary and Lettie Nelson and
Messrs e M Ladd of Edgerton, Isaac
Spike and Andrew Erickson, accom-
panied by Miss Anna Holton as chap
eron, are enjoying week Of camp life at
Edwards Park.
Henry Bjoin, the little son of Mr. and
Mrs John Bjoin, aged five years, died
Sunday and was buried Tuesday in the
Lutheran cemetery. For several months
he had been suffering with hip disease,
finally resulting in spinal meningitis,
which proved fatal. He was very bright
little chap and the home that lost him
feels deep sense of misfortune.
The vexing question of how the First
u'heran congregation shall be served
during Rev Dahl's term as president of
the denomination was finally satisfactor-
lily settled at a business meeting held
last Thursday evening. The decision ar
rived at was that ali assistant pastor
should be engaged for the term of one
year, and if found competent by the con-
gregation, Rev Dahl will resign and the
assistant made permanent pastor of the
church. Some friction has developed
during the discussion of this matter and
this arrangement was compromise be-
tween the two factions, any further dis
agreement thus being happily averted.
Rev Kildahl of Chicago, has been ten
dered the position of assistant pastor,
but his reply has not yet been received.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-29

The public drinking fountain that
James B. Duke, president of the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company, is having placed
on his estate at Somerville, n. j., will
cost $4,000. The basin is oblong in
shape, 30x45 feet, and is lined with
pressed brick. la the confer stands a
bronze statue that Mr.. Duke bought in
Italy for $4,000. It stands in the center
of Mr. Dukes 1850 acre park, and will
he free for man and beast. Mr.. Duke
has been buying up all the farms in that
part of the Raritan Valley, and if he
keeps on will have one of the largest pri-
vate estates Of any man in the world
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-29

THE democratic convention to choose
delegates to the state convention also to
nominate candidates for the different
county offices and also congressional
delegates and nominees for the First,
Second and Third assembly district will
be held on Saturday afternoon. At
these conventions there will also be
placed in nomination candidates for
county superintendent of schools for
the First and Second districts of this
county
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-29

THE many friends of Mr.. Lars o. Lein
of the town of Albion have prevailed
upon him to become a candidate for the
republican nomination for member of the
assembly from the second district of
Dane county. We have known Mr.. Lem
personally for good many years and
know him to be progressive farmer, a
christian gentleman, upright in all his
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-29

dealings He has been life long repub
lican and has at all times been an active
worker in his party. If nominated and
elected, Mr.. Lein would serve his con-
5tituents in a conscientious and conser-
Vative manner.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-29
-Crapsey lot for sale by J. P. Towne

-FoR SALE -Marsden & Watson offer
for sale their portable engine and wood
saving outfit. Everything in frst-class
shape. For terms call on the proprie-
tors, Marsden & Watson, Edgerton, Wis.
Why not get in line? Yes. it is a
special very special-rate. Sl.75 for
both this paper and The Chicago Weekly
Inter Ocean for one full year. Don't let
it get away from you.
The season for canning fruit is now
here and the housewife who wishes to
secure the best there is on the market
can do so by placing her order with Her
man Lidicker. The present price OF
plums is probably as low as they will be
this season and now is the time to Sc
cure them. Peaches andother fruit for
canning purposes are prime stock and
the price this year is within reach of all
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-29
Patents Granted.

Patents granted to citizens Of Wiscon
sin, reported by o. E. Duffy, solicitor of
patents, 707 G. st. N. W., Washington,
d. c.:
d. NJ. and A. A. Burns, Green Bay,
boiler or water heater; A. Dings, Mil
waukee. magnetic separator: F. N. Gard
ner. Beloit. drilling machine; G. D. Shall
lenberger, Milwaukee, tie plate; A. Wir-
sing. Milwaukee, hnisting bucket mech
anism: J. Wolfnger. Dundas, cheese
marker.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-29

Two or three desirable houses to let.
Inquire of Z. M. Ladd. %
This is the time to secure your fruit
for canning purposes. Herman Lidicker
makes a speciality of fruit of this kind.
Give him your order now.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-29
TIE
I|iSc0nsln Tobacco Rerorter,
Ed2ertcn, Wisconsin

FRIDAY. AUGUST %. 1902.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
"ASK Ii. WALSH"
Origin OF Curious Expression in Use
at washington.


"Ask M. Walsh" is the stock say
ing at the bureau Of navigation in the
navy department when anything is
missing or hard to find; and as is usual
with stock saying, says the New
York Times, there is story behind it.
One day the bureau sent telegram
to the commandant of certain navy
yard instructing him about an i'm
portant matter, and ordering him to
acknowledge receipt of the instruc-
tions by wire. There was no answer,
but several days after the acknowl-
edgment was receiyed-by mail. Ad-
miral Crowninshield, the chief of the
bureau, was indignant, and hot
message was sent to the commandant.
demanding to know why he had not
obeyed the order of The department
on such an important matter Back
came a pretty tart reply announcing
that telegram had been sent prompt
ly on receipt Of the instruction.
The bureau instituted a search, and
finally found that a telegram had
been sent through the Western Union
to acting Secretary Hackett and re-
sejpted for by M Walsh" No such
man was known, and no one could
be found who knew him. Finally Mr.
tackeii was appealed to.
"Why yes said he. "that's my
coachmau.'
Thcrcupon Mr. ITackett was ad.
iured to call up the coachman ON the
telephone and solve the mystery. lie
rang up his house and directed that
Mike" be summoned tothe phone.
Mike said he, "haye you any
telegrams for mef"
"No, sir" was the reply. LIQUID
on-faith, mebbe / have. Wait till
| search me coat"
Mr.. usekett held the phone, and
Mikes voice said: Hello!
Is that you, sir? Yes, found telly-
gram. 1t come f'r ye three weeks
ago."
1t was the commandant's telegram.
Now IN. Walsh" is the department
synonym for disappearance or mys-
terry.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
TIE BRITISH SOLDIER.
Not SO Well Paid as the American-
Pensions GRAINED.

The British soldier receives a shil-
ling a day; the United States soldier
one shilling nine pence. The Ameri-
can soldier has better rations, but
Tommy Atkins has a more liberal al
Iowance for clothing. In other re-
;pects, says W. E. Curtis, in the Chi
eago Record-Herald, the conditions
are about the same, except that the
British government pays pensions
only to those who are entirely disabled
by wounds or sickness. With all her
wars the pension list of Great Britain
is not one-fourth as large as that Of
the United States. The annual ap-
preparation Of our congress for PEN
;ions would support the whole Brit
ish army.
Yousee retired soldiers employed in
various capacities. They are given
preference in business houses. They
are used by the district messenger
companies and receive certain priv
ileges and considerations from the
police and the municipal authorities
that are not granted to ordinary peo-
pie. 1t is common for bank messen-
gers, ianitors Of buildings. private
watchmen and other men engaged in
light employment to wear military
medals of honor which are always ac-
cepted as good recommendation.
You sec news stands and fruit stacds
at the street corners and in the parks
attended by men with similar deoora-
tions, or with empty cootsleeves, and
such privileges are esteemed of great
value.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
WOLFE COUNTY IPBMs.
HAzELCREEE.

The enrolment of the academy
for the term beginning January ,,
1902, was larger than ever before
known in the history of the school,
and representatives from every
point of the compass are here to at
test the popularity of this popular
school
DR.. o. II. Swango and wife left
January 1 for Louisville, where he
will enter the Kentucky School of
Medicine.
Judge Blair, of Morgan county,
accompanied by two of his daugh-
ters arrived here Dec. 81, and the
young ladies matriculated at the
academy Wednesday
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
THE DEADLY MAUYACA SNAKE
Its Bite Renders the Victim Spsechlses
and Ends Fatally.

A tragic story comes from Tron-
cones, Misantia, IN the state Of Vera
Cruz, Of a horseback excursion, in
which one Of the party was fatally Bit
ten by snake known as mauyaca,
says the Mexican Herald.
The victim, d. Gregorio Flores y
Foglia, accompanied by a party of
friends, had been passing the day in
the country, and was returning to
Troncones. In riding through some
unGergrowth which reached well up
OH the horses sides the beast ridden by
Mr.. Flores y Foglia sprang suddenly
into the air and then stood still,
trembling violently. His compan
ions, seeing from the riders face that
something was wrong, started 10 60
to him, bui their horses refused toap-
preach, showing absolute terror.
Meanwhile Mr.. Flores y Foglia, who
seemed unable to speak, fell from his
horse, making signs to his friends in
the direction Of something in the un-
derbrush. where, to their horror, they
saw an enormous snake making off
through the bushes. The injured
man, who had lost his speech, COM
municated to his companions that al
the moment their horses refused to
approach the snake was still wound
about his leg, having just bitten him.
He was removed to his home, but in
spite OF everything that could be done
for his relief, he died few hours
latsE.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07

to lower the price if possible, as It can
be made up in raising that Of thenext
thing yon ask for, many customers be-
ing easy to serve once they have
bought something which they con-
slider to be bargain.
"Be cautious" is indicated by rub
bing the left eye with the back Of the
forefnger.
"Appear Indifferent and she'll
bite" is conveyed by puttinga thumb
and forefnger in each waistcoat
pocket, while biting the thumb nail
means, ''Take no pains; she is only an
old stager who has come to look at
something for a friend
Postpone pressing the customer
is signifed by passing the hand over
the forehead from left to right.
These are only a few Of the more
frequently used signs in one estab-
lishment in London, but there are
countless Others. Indeed, a volume
could be written on the subject with.
out exhausting it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
QlsstiOns For Consideration by
the Legislature.

Ia many respects the legislative
session which convenes at Frankfort
to-day will be tue most important
that has been held fer at least six
years. Within that period there
have been six sessions. But excit-
ing POI ical contests 80 engrossed
the attention of the legislators that
very litca legislation was accom-
) plished, After Senate and House o.
sanization members will give atten-
! tion toLne senatorial race, aid, that
being disposed Of, they will settle
down to bueiness, which, however,
viii bedntefupted few weeks later
by the election Of two State Prison
'ommissIoE1Is and a State Librar-
ln,the reapportintment'of the State
Ito districts fos Appellate Judges,
kngressmen. State Senators and
representatives and Clrchi5 Court
Judges. One of the subjects of in
terest to all the people Of the CcSp-
monwealthwill be the appropriation
Of a sum sufficient 10 erect a hand
some State Capitol' There is now
deficit ofabopt $1,000, 600 in the
general expenditure fund, out of
which cones the current expenses
of the State Government as well as
all money appropriated by the Leg
islature for special purposes. 1t is
contended by some that the tax
rate will have 10 be raised from Az
cents to fifty cents, and that, in ad-
dition, it will be necessary to cut
down some expenses, such, for ex-
ample, as the pauper idiot claims.
kentucky is the only State in the
Union having this claim system,
~Aieh takes between 800, 900 and
5000 from the treasury yearly.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
Don't miss the Concert on Thurs
day evening, January 9Th. 1t is
guaranteed first-class.
A. o. o. W. Officers.

AT their regular meeting last
Tuesday evening the following A.
o. U. w. officers were elected for
the ensuing term:
Master Workman, Henry Maher
Foreman, Dan j. Holland; Over
seer, Mason h. Thomas; Recorder,
G.. M Madden; Receiver, r. S.
Stokley Financier, G. b. Stephens (;
Guide, Clayton Fletcher; Inside
Wstchman, W. S. Holiday; Out
side Watchman; Ben p. Allen /;
Medical Examiner, Geo. N. Cox /;
Representative to Grand Lodge,
Henry Watson; Alternate, A. A.
Hazelrigg; Trustees, Dan II. Welsh,
L. j Douglas.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
sHopMAN,s SECRET SIGNALS.
Study of Interesting System as Prae-
tied Il Lsndcr.

sR~cS tS IScccs-
Did it ever strike you that on enter
ing certain shops that you were being
"signaledv as surely as any train en-
Eering a railway station? Most prob
ably not; YET such thing must often
have happened in your case, especially
if you do your shopping in or about
London, and are in the habit Of going
regularly to certain shops for certain
things, SO that some Of the assistants
come to know you by sight---as they
very quickly do, says the London Ex-
press.
Of course, the same "code" prevails
in no two establishments, so that even
though youwere lucky enough to pick
up that at one shop, the knowledge
you thus acquired would avail you
nothing at the one next door.
In this article, however, We propose
to touch briefly on few of the better
known signs, giving the meanings
which attach to them at certain
large shop in the metropolis, Which,
for obvious reasons, need not be fur
ther specified here.
Old hands can carry on sort Of
conversation in the presenceof a third
party as expert as themselves but ig-
norant Of the special code in which the
two in question are working; hence
the instances we are about to cite are
only specimens Of one Of the many
codes in use in the city.
If, in showing you to the counter
yop seek, the shopwalker in the es-
tablishment in question extends the
first two fingers of the right hand and
grips the Others, the assistants imme-
diately understand that you are
kleptomaniac-not to put too fine a
point upon it.
A twirl of the right side of the mus
tache upward with the righs hand
signifies that you're sort of fool who
knows nothing and whom, conse-
quently, it is safe to crush" for all
you're worth--and the assistants
charge accordingly.
If, on the other hand, some assist
ant who has had previous experience
Of you, and has come to the conclusion
that you are a particularly sharp
customer, who cannot be taken in on
lacount of your knowing the price Of
q given article to the fraction of a
penny, he will let The assistant know
this fact by winding his left forefnger
in an absent-minded sort Of way, the
exact significance Of the sign being
tartar; no good trying bluff"
If little flattery will work well
with you an assistant, knowing this,
will telegraph the fact from the oppo- !
site counter by putting the finger
tips Of both hands together, the sig
nifcance Of it being "blarneyw
Even more explicit Instructions can
be expressed. For instance. if an as
sistant espies another bringing down
a particular roll Of silk, which he
knows is dyed one of your favorite
colors, he will pass his finger over his
upper lip, which means: ''Raise the
price Of this particular article" in
eontradistinction to putting some
thing on all round,
A similar movement across the
lower lip would mean that II is well
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
Trip TO Santa Land.

Under the management Of Mes
danes Georgia Turner and Amelia
Young a unique and enjoyable en-
tertainment was given at the Ma
sonic Temple during the holidays
by the Christian S.Sch0ol. The in
PRODUCTION was a recitation by Miss
Mary Oliver who as an elocution-
ist is attracting considerable at
tention. The chief featute of the
evening was cantata j. II.
Brunner presided over convention
at which were representatives of
many nationalities in native e,
tune. We cannot speak of each
participated. Mrs. Mollie Turn
as Mrs. Santa Claus, and Mrs. j. \.
Herriott, as the old time black
nanny attended by eight little
pickaninies were especially fine.
Although not member of the
school, Mr.. Gamil Senff, as a Chi
naman, contributed to the pleasure
of the oceasion-especially by his
song. The singing and drill by
sixteen lovely little girls in white
and green was especially captivat-
ing, The entire program was ex-
ecnted without any mistake. The
chorus, principally by the church
choir, was pleasing.
AT the conclusion many packages
of candy were distributed 10 the
children. Altogether "The Trip to
Santa Land" was a success.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
Children Especially Liable.

Burns, bruises and cuts are ex-
tremely painful and If neglected Of
ten result in blood poisoning. Chill
dren are especially liable to such
mishaps because not so careful. As
a remedy DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve is unequalled. Draws out
the fire, stops the pain, soon heals
the wound. Beware of counterfeits.
Sure cure for piles "DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured my baby
of eczema after two physicians
gave her up" writes james Mock,
N. Webster, Ind. "The sores were
so bad she soiled two to five dres-
ses a day
Sold by r. 9. Duerson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07

On Thursday, December 27th,
Taylor Wireman eloped with Misc
Mary Jane Horton. On arriving at
the Clerks office to obtain his IL
cense, he found that the girls
father had ordered the Clerk not TO
issue the license. The wedding was
abandoned.
Nora Iongleton, daughter of j..
W. Congleton. of Campton, is very
low of fever.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
Lady Glentworth.

Lady Glentworth, of England, i,
one Of the few remaining ladies who
serve as interesting links with dim
and distant past Lady Glentworth
has lived in no less than five different
reigns; those Of George Ill, George
~, William VI, the late Queen Vic
toria, and ofthe present king, Edward
VII. She has been twice married. 1t
is curious to note that she was about
46 when she married her second hus-
band, but that she lived to celebrate
her golden wedding with him, and
now has become his widow.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07

j. billiard Hazelrigg, Jr., has
been admitted as partner into the
popular dry goods firm of Grubbs
Il Hazelrigg.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
BOn6sman.

Howard Anderson has qualified
as County Clerk with H. Clay Tur-
ner as bondsman.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07

In this issue appeers the semi
annual statements of the three banks
in this city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07

Sam Jones, the noted orator, will
be heard ia this city at an early
date.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07

"Human Hearts" at op, House
tonight
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07

Ed. Bramblett came up from
Lexington last week with his arm
in sling. A bone in his right arm
was broken about two weeks ago
by an unruly horse.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-07
Farm for Sale.

There is a farm of about $50
acres located near Jeffersonville
which is for sale. 1t has a resi-
dence and one tenant house log
barn and crib enclosed by a good
fence, and it is well watered. Per-
sons desiring to purchase will in
quire at our office. 26-tf
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-23
SOCIETIES,

Odd dFellows-M 'CohnellsburgL Lod 90
No. 744 meets every Friday evening il
the Comerer Building in McCounells-
burg,
Fort Littleton Lodge No. 4S4 meets
every Saturday evening in the Cromor
building at Fort Littleton.
Wells Valley Lodge No. 6O7 meets
every Saturday evening in odd Fell
lows Hall at Wells Tannery.
Harrisonyille Lodge No. 7Ol meets
every Saturday evening in odd Eel.
lows Hall at Harrisonville.
Waterfall Lodge No. 773 meets ev-
cry Saturday evening in odd Fellows
Hall at Waterfall Mills.
Warfordsburg Lodge No. 60l meets
in Warfordsburg every Saturday
evening.
King Post G.. A. r.. No. 1865 meels In
McConuellsburg IN odd Fellows Hall
the first Saturday in every month at
+. m.
Royal Arcauum, Tpscarora Council,
M. III, meets on alternate Monda;
evenings in =. o. S. OF A. Hall, in
McConnellsburg.
Washington Camp No 407, p. O. S.
A., of New Grenada, meets every Sat
urday evening in Z. O. S. of A. Hall.
Washington Camp, No. 554, +. O.S,
OF A., HustOntown meets every Satur.
urday evening In +. o. S. of A. Hall.
John Q. Taylor Post G.. "A. r., No.
1SD, meets every Saturday, on Or lust
preceding full moon ia Lashley hall.
at , y. m, at Buck Vallep.
Woman's Relief Corps, No. 80.
meets at same date and place at pm.
Gen. ID. B. MeKibbin Post No. 402,
G. A. s., meets the second and fourth
saturdays in each month at Pleasant
Ridge.