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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
Clark RUSSeIl'S Start,

When a young man of one and TWEEN
ty, Mr.. Clark Russell, the we'll known
novelist, was present at the trial of a
dozen seamen who had mutinied be-
cause the food provided for them was
Of the most abominable description. He
was disguised to find that the mutt
neers were actually sentenced to sew
eral weeks imprisonment for refusing
to be poisoned with the provisions dealt
out to them. From this sprang the idea
of story of mutiny caused entirely by
the shipment of bad food for the crew.
The result was "The Wreck of the
Grosvenor," by which Mr.. Clark Rus
sell made his name
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28

In the manner of repairs those won
aerful followers of principle and truth
In art, the japanese, have lesson to
teach us. When a japanese connois-
seur breaks some precious piece of pot
terry or porcelain. he does not throw it
away with disdain, either does he try
to deceive the casua observer into the
belief that it is unbroken. Instead, he
has it Joined together, generally with
gold lacquer, in such a fashion that the
fracture is boldly shown and comment
ed on, as it WERE by the frank exposi-
ton Of the method by which it is made
good. Curious enough, distinctly new
and charmingly< decorative effect is in
most cases added by these irregular
gold lines. while the sense of crafts
manship is tickled by the marvellous
skill exhibited by the repairer in thus
welding together the two dissimilar
materials. Truth is preserved at no
loss Of artistic beauty. Indeed, once
more it is made clear that the two may
always walk hand in hand.-Connois-
SoIlr
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
Conscience Stamps.

The postoffice department has a ''con.
science fund.- of it's own. Not at all I'M
usual is it for people to use a poorly
Cancelled stamp and then to regret
cheating the government out of 2 cents.
In order to secure peace of mind the
cent culprit will send a good stamp tc
the department with an anonymous ex-
PLANTATION. This stamp is turned over
to an official of the files and mails di-
vision, who pastes it on a large card
and draws a couple of pen marks
across it. The effect would be just as
good if the repentant Cancelled the
stamp himself.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
Old Moon Beliefs.

The health, growth and development
of children and animals were years ago
supposed to be Influenced by the moon.
Il the sign was right at the time of
birth, they would be we'll formed and
intellectual, but if it was wrong there
was no telling what sort Of creatures
they would become Every worthless
fellow, every dog, roofing hog, fence
jumping cow or kicking horse was be-
favorable phase Of the queen Of night.
Queer people or those who were Of
hateful disposition were children of
the dark moon, with the sign below the
heart,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
First National Convention.

On May &c, 1885, what was probably
ton in the history of the country met
in Baltimore. 1t was attended by 600
men, a majority of whom were resi-
dents of Maryland. The convention
was called by General Jackson. 1t was
called year ahead of the presidential
campaign in order that time might be
taken by the forelock in behalf Of Gen
eral Jackson's political protege, Martin
Van Buren-GuntOn'S Magazine.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
An African River.

The Webbe Shebeyli, an African Tiv-
er, is one of the wonders of the Dark
Continent. Although it is a large, rapid
flowing river, almost as large as the
Missouri, and flows for hundreds of
niles through fertile country, it never
reaches the sea. About thirty miles be-
fore it's waters get to the point where
they should mingle with those of the
Indian ocean the whole stream sinks
out of sight into the sands of a desert.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
German Dolls.

1t takes eighty men to make Ger
man doll. Each man makes a small
portion of the doll, but it is the same
bit all the time, and 1000 dozen dolls
can be made in a day in some of the
big factories. After the men finish the
body portion OF the doll the women's
work begins. They paint, dress the
dolls and pack them for the market.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
The Nantucket Dialect.

A family circle in Nantucket was
phrases when the mother said, "Girls.
I never use them.'
eyes, thee does, mother"
''Well, watch me and see if I do"
Shortly after she said to one of the
children, There, take this and carry it
to Cousin Phoebe and tell her that this
squares the yards with us, and thee
must scud, for it is almost schooltime."
Boston Christian Register.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
Fill the New Pare With Cos

The improvement to come in any life
from the turning of a new leaf' is not
to be based upon the turning of the
leaf so much as upon the constant and
resolute filing of the new page by dint
Of unremitting and often strenuous eff
fort. An evil habit is not changed in a
moment, but is supplanted by the good
which is cultivated into a habit.-Nash-
vile Banner.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
How She Knew.

A young lady has just finished play
ing selection from Faust"
Old Lady-How nice! / always did
like Home, Sweet Home"
Young Lady with a start)-"Home.
Sweet Homer"
Old Lady-Yes. Minnie plays it.
can always tell it when she crosses
her hands.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
Her Point of View.

Mrs. Hiram Offen-How long were
you in your last place?
Applicant-Oi was there just month,
ma'am.
Mrs. Hiram Offen-A month! What
was the trouble?
Applicant-The trouble was, ma am,
that was took sick, an Oh couldn't get
away amy Philadelphia Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
His Start.

Ascum-What's that boy of yours do
ing now?
Poppers-He's got job in the bank,
and he's going to be president of that
bank some day.
Ascum-Bright, eh?
Poppers-Well, sir, he can sign his
name so nobody on earth can make it
out.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
His Ideal,

"Gracious! You don't mean to say
you are going to move out to Bogville 2"
Indeed I am. l consider it an ideal
place.
Huh! You ought to read the pa
pers. There's more sickness there than
in any other town in this vicinity"
81 know it. I'm a physician"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
70! How twoY
Ocean Depths.

The ocean used to be considered
about as deep at it's deepest as the
highest mountains are high. It has
now been proved to be half as deep
again-that is. 1926 feet.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
Worse Than That.

81 am told, sir, that you spoke of me
as common lar
Whoever told you that, sir, must
have been trying to break it to you
gently. I said you were whole bu-
reau of statistics. Chicago Tribune.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
A TwofoId Surprise,

miss Alice said the nervy young
man, 81 think / will marry YOU
Indeed? Two very remarkable state
mentS, sir"
1.-TWO! How two?''
Zone that you will marry me, the
other that you think - Baltimore
News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-28
A Voting Contest
FOR A
SINGER PIANO.

Given by the leading merchants of Ed
gerton by which $500 Singer Piano will
be given away absolutely FREE to the
church, lodge, school, society or individ-
al voted the most popular by Feb. %.
1902, contest to commence Oct. %, 1901,
and to run Is weeks. The merchants
will issue ballots with every 25c cash
sale. All votes must be deposited in
ballot box at Babcock & Birkenmeyer's
Dept. store within one week of sale or
they will be void. City Treasurer III. III.
Dickinson will count the votes and an
nounce the result each week and at the
end of the contest will announce the
winner and give them an order on F. E.
Ash for the piano. The piano is now on
exhibition at F. e. Ash's notion store.
The following merchants will issue bal
lots:
Babc0ck u Btrkenmeyer .......... Dept. Store
JnO. Spencer & Daughter. .Jewelry
y. ID. Hahn Estate, ....................Ha Hardware
"A. JenSOn. ................ Flour and Feed
All dealers who buy -four of A. Jensen will
give ballots on the flour.
I0GSIS q 0Ou '........... MEATS
f. E. Ash. ......... =. .................N Notions
Markham Fletcher ..................C roclzery
Spike Bros NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Livery
III III IIhoOu. cigars, 0GC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-04
CALL HIM DESERTER.
Irish Nationalists Are Displeased With
Lord Rosebery.

New York. Aug. 4.-Lord Rosebery's
speech on Thursday night, although Gre
ating little surprise, naturally attracted
considerable attention in Ireland, where.
says a London dispatch to the Tribune.
it was regarded as making a definite
departure of the ex-premier from Mr..
Gladstone's Irish policy, which he sup
ported from 1886 to 1896. The National
lists accuse Lord Rosebery of fiagrantly
deserving the cause handed down to him
by a great leader under sacred and pa
thetic circumstances and, anticipating
that any possible liberal government
must depend partly or wholly on the
Irish vote in the house of commons an
nounce their determination TO render his
policy Intellectual.
On the other hand they are prepared
to support Sir Henry Campbell Banner
man and Mr.. Morley in carrying on to
Gladstonians that tradition. Mr. Glad
stone, they say, taught English Liberal
ism to trust in Ireland, and Lord Rose
berry would put back the clock to create
the old suspicion on one side and de-
fiance on the other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-04
WESTB0UND X. OF p.
Ohio Members Bound For California
Past Through.

Two hundred and fifty people were
on board a special train run by mem
bers of the uniform rank Knights of
Pythias of the Second battalion. Third
regiment, Ohio brigade, Cincinnati.
Ohio and Success company No. 6 OF
Seymour, Indiana, which reached To-
peka over the Santa Fe at Ais Sunday
afternoon on it's way from Cincinnati
to the Grand Conclave of the knights
of Pythias at San Francisco, beginning
August 10. Not only the members OF
the order composed the party which &C.
cupied the six-car train. but their fam
lilies and sweethearts were there, and,
to all appearances, were getting their
share of enjoyn ent out of the trip.
The Cincinnati battalion was in COM
mand of Major w. J. Klein and the
Seymour contingent was headed by
Captain G. G. Grassle, surgeon for the
B. o. S. w. railroad at Seymour, Ind
Quartermaster Edward Rind of the
Cincinnati delegation was also on board.
Other people of note on the excursion
were: Judge ]. Markley and wife OF
Georgetown, Ohio; John Sauer and J.
| Staun, leading wholesale tobacco deal
ers of Cincinnati. and their wives; E. 7
Dobbin, hotel proprietor; T. Graub,
wholesale grocer and s. Bliss, million
| aire mill owner, all of Seymour Mr..
Bliss, when he started from home, in
| tended to accompany the crowd only
about 10 miles. but became so inter-
| ested in the trip that he continued as
| far as Kansas
Saturday evening over. the Baltimore &
Ohio through to ST. Louis, where the
| train was taken over the Wabash and
| handled to Kansas City. Thence 1t
goes over the Santa Fe- direct to San
| Francisco A. A. Weiss, city passenger
| agent for the Santa Fe at Cincinnati
| is looking after the wants of the ex-
cursionists. The entire journey to the
Golden Gate city is to consume nine
days time, stops being made at the
Grand canyon of Arizona, Laguna, N.
| M, Redlands, Santa Barbara and other
pleasure resorts in California
| Accompanying the train were twophy-
| sicians and trained nurse, whose serv-
ices might become opportune In case
| of sickness among the tourists, and
more than 100 bottles of liquor and an
additional stock of drinks of lesser
| strength were contained in the baggage
car calculated to relieve the oppres-
siveness of the journey after the train
| leaves the confines of Kansas. There
was no sign of over Indulgence in these
| refreshments at Topeka, but loud calls
were made for Carrie Nation. No din
ing car was carried. the tourists pat
| ronizing the eating houses along the
/ way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-04
SWEPT OUT TO SEA.
Senator Quay Has an Exciting
Fishing Experience.

New York. Aug. 4-Gnited States
Senator M. S. Quay has had an excit-
ing experience here, says a dispatch
to the New York American from At
Iantic CITY He was out in a little fish
ing smack enjoying a days deep sea
sport when he was caught in the fierce
storm and swept to sea- The senator
was fishing with his old friend, Car
tain Sooy. They were about 10 miles
out when the storm came. The sky
suddenly became SO dark that it was
impossible to see a boats length Tne
sea rose to a dangerous height
Sails were closed reefed and the party
prepared to ride the storm. The tide
carried them out to sea and rain pour
ed in torrents for over three hours. Al
one time it looked as if the boat would
be swamped. but it rode the storm out
in safety.
The fishermen were many miles from
Atlantic City when the storm passed
over and were obliged to spend the
night at Brigantine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-04
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE.
Family of W. II. Keith in a Runawa
Accident.

w. II. Keith and family Of 1913 Lin
coin street had a narrow escape Satur-
day night
Mr.. Keith and family had been out
driving in their large canopy topped
spring wagon, and were just turning
into the yard when the accident oc-
CURED. On accout of too short turn,
and ditch in front of the house, Mr..
and Mrs. Keith and five children were
thrown out and the wagon was over
turned on them. The horses became
frightened and were only stopped by
contact with a tree few feet away,
the family being dragged on the ground
for that distance. AS three of the chill
dren were asleep when the wagon tip
ped over, it is strange they were not
severely hurt. Mrs. Keith was injured
more than any Of the others, she being
bruised and cut in several places on the
lower limbs. Mr.. Keith received several
scratches as he was dragged over the
ground while trying to hold the horses
after the WAGON was turned upside
down. The spring wagon will need con-.
siderable repairs as result of the ac-
cident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-04
REGATTA WEEK OPENS.
German Emperor's "Meteor" Appears
for First Time in British Waters

Cowes, Aug. 4.-Regatta week opened
with every prospect for a record meet
ing and only fine weather. is needed to
yacht squadron racing. The presence of
the king has caused an added interest to
be taken in the event. There was much
speculation as to the performance of the
German emperor's Meteor III which
was to hoist her racing flag for the first
time in British waters.
The race for yachts of over 70 feet
proved a disappointment. the Meteor
and George Waetgen's Navahoe both
being scratched.
The Sybarita, owned by M. B. Kenne-
dy of Glasgow, sailed over the course
alone.
The king was on the deck of the Vic
toria and Albert all morning, watching
the yachts start.
There are many big steam yachts in
the roads, including Eugene Higgins
Varuna.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-04

leaders to infuse new life and activity
into the market.
of the purpose of the big men to
create a bull market there can be little
question; as to the chances of success
no safe prediction can be made. The
general situation is sound, and SO long
as the financial horizon continues as
bright as now there is little to hinder
them except tight money and crop fail
ure. At the moment the two latter are
the controlling influences Unexpected
ly heavy gold exports this week gave
the market a setback. A large portion
of this gold went to Paris. where the
French rente conversion scheme causes
a temporary demand for funds. How
long the latter will. continue only time
can tell. AS we have already stated.
however, in previous advices, the grea:
banks of Europe are carrying considr-
ably more gold than a year ago; and
with decreasing other requirements and
increasing supplies resulting from end
of the war, it is probable that any
stringency or urgency in this market
would quickly stop the export movement
and turn gold this way Unfortunately
our banks have not been able to build
up the reserves as usual. and we are
close upon the seasonal crop and trade
demands which must be accommodated.
The prospects, therefore, are for a firm
money market which is generally adj
verse to great activity in stocks. We
continue largely indebted to Europe:
but these obligations we hope to par
TALLY settle by larger exports of bread
stuffs, especially corn, which was lost
to last years international account.
Erupoe is quite likely to extend our
credit if necessary when the rente con-
version scheme is completed and it is
also possible that important sums may
be released at any time by home syn
dictate foundations; SO there is no o.
casion for special concern about the
mOQeV Market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-04
WORKING FOR A BOOM.
Strong Efforts Made by Manipulators
to Initiate Prices.

New York, Aug. 4-Henry Clews'
Weekly Financial Review says:
Stock market prospects are much
confused by conflicting conditions. The
stronger undertone impaired by the sat
isfactory crop outlook and the concen-
tration of stocks has been somewhat
modified by gold exports and public
criticism of the new Rock Island plan
of capitalization While the latter are
only temporary influences, they very
properly modify over-enthusiastic ex-
pectations and induce much needed
spirit Of caution as to the future. One
important fact must be koot in mind:
prices are exceedingly high and many
stocks are selling far beyond what cur
rent dividends justify. At their present
level there are few buyers, because cap
ital can find more remunerative fields
in other directions. 1t is true earnings
are large and astonishingly well sus-
tanned; but expenses are increasing
with almost corresponding rcpidity and
very small proportion of the increased
earnings of the old established proper
ties will go to enlarge the dividend ac-
count. Some of the newer non-dividend
payers may be put on or near the divi-
dend list: but the old, fully developed
systems cannot be expected to distribute
very much more in the way of profits
than they are now doing without slim
ulatfng new competition.
AT the same time we find the hold
ings of these properties very highly
concentrated, more so perhaps than
ever In their history. with small
floating supply of such stocks it has
been comparatively easy for few bold
and wealthy outsiders to mark up
values to the imitation level. Mean
while. the owners of these large lines
of stocks-often held unwillingly through
fear of loss of control-are waiting for a
suitable opportunity to lessen their pres
ent holdings. Good crop prospects and
continued business activity afford them
an excellent opportunity. With such a
basis the chances of creating bull
market are much improved. and there
is little in sight to hinder plans of that
sort except the monetary outlook and
the indisposition of the pubic to accept
load which the insiders are so willing
to have them to share Despite clever
manipulation it is much more difficult
to deceive the public now than it was
ten or twenty years ago. The present
era OF prosperity is in marked contrast
with previous ones where the public
made handsome profits in Wall street
since when it has followed a cautious
policy, allowing the big capitalists to
carry their load without assistance
This the latter are abundantly able to
do; but the continued rumors Of import
ant deals and the invention of new
methods OF financing and stock water
ing prove the exercise of a great. deal
of ingenuity and anxiety on part OF the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-04
Home Visitors Excursions

to eastern points The Missouri Pacific
railway offers its patrons the exception
ally low rate Of one fare for the round
trip on September I'd. 9Th, 10Th and 23d
to certain POINTS in Ohio and Indiana
and on October Sd to 9Th inclusive to
all points in Central Passenger associa-
ton territory. same including illinois,
Indiana, Ohio, etc. Tickets limited 80
days for return. but not later than Nc
vember Sd. This will be your opportun-
ity to visit your old home and friends
and the Missouri Pacific with its splen-
did road bed. its fast trains equipped
with all the latest and advanced i'm
provements and conyeniences takes you
to the Gateway" ST. Louis, the World s
Fair City with its magnificent union
station, where direct connections are
made for all points. For full informa-
ton see local agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-04
SEDALIA MAN DROWNED.
Body Of Frank I. Boies, Real Estate
Man, Found on q Log.

Sedalia, Mo-, Aug. 4.-F'rank 1. Boies
prominent real estate man of this city,
left here Thursday morning on a trip to
the country on collecting trip, expect
ing to be gone two or three days. This
morning his buggy was found in Muddy
creek, five miles northwest from the city
and short distance down the stream
was the dead body of his horse A search
ing party found BOies' body lying across
log out of the waters and badly decom-
posed. 1t is supposed that Boies, on
Thursday night, attempted to ford the
stream which was swollen almost out OF
it's banks by recent heavy rains. At the
coroners inquest this evening the jury
rendered a verdict of accidental drown
ing The deceased was about 4S years of
age and leaves a family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-04

peka club by the score of GA to IA. The
News adroitlv explains it in the follow
ing good fatured manner: The To-
peka fellows got reckless and actually
broke 81 out of 100. The home boys
were-more conservative, however, ana
were only scored up with IA out of 100
rocks. This shows what may be ac-
comp1fshed when proper precautions are
takens and due care exercised. When
we used to shoot with the club we set
a shining example and only once were
accused Of breaking anything and that
was unavoidable. A too strong concus-
sion of the gun broke blood vessel in
our smelling arrangement.