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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16

enough to occupy the attention Of Wis
itors for many days. Nothing to COM
pare with them was ever attempted be-
fore They are the climax of several
decades of educational work which is
placing farming on high plane and
is making scientific agriculture pleas
ing reality.
The conspicuous role played by agri-
culture at the Worlds Fair should
bring untold benefits and wealth to
the farming community of the world
and impress all farmers with the i'm
portance and dignity of their calling.
Passing through these colossal build
ings. studying the attractive exhibits
and fascinated with the bewildering
encyclopedia of rural life which is
spread out before his eyes. the Worlds
Fair visitor is impressed with the i'm
portant part the farmer plays in the
great world of industry. and every
farmer who views these interesting ex-
hibits Is given new pride In his Vo-
cation if filled with Inspiration and I'M
pressed with new ideas in harmony
with the progressive strides that farm
ing has been making for the past few
years The visit will give an insight
into up to date farming on the most
approved plan and will bring new
hopes and blessings to the farm.
How properly to rotate crops. how to
get the best results from fertilizing and
irrigation. how to protect crops and
fruit from the ravages of insects-au
these and many more things OF Tital
interest to farmers and fruit growers
are taught at the Worlds Fair.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
Old LAWS Of ScOtIand.

On the statute book of Scotland is
still an act passed in 1925 ordering
that ma man play futeball," because
it is esteemed to be improbable sport
for the common guide of the realme
and defense thereof" There is also a
statute against alien immigration, pass
ed in 1926, and authorizing ''all his
majesty's subjects to take, appre>
bend, imprison and execute to death
the said Egyptians (gypsies), either
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
Churches on Bridges.

The custom of building churches on
bridges was common a hundred years
and more ago. Several Of these quaint
old buildings are still left in Europe.
The Chapel Of Our Lady still stands on
the bridge which spans the Don at
Rotterdam. The little chapel was built
in the fifteenth century and was re-
stored about hundred years ago. For
several years, however, it has been
used as a tobacco shop.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
Writing In the Sand.

It may be news to many persons that
the use Of sand for teaching children
to write and form their letters is still
practiced in some Of the small schools
in the rural districts of the north OF
England Thousands Of our fOrefa
theirs learned to write and to make fig
ures with sharp pointed stick manip-
ulated upon smooth stretch Of sand in
an age when copy books were unatt,sin-
able and steel pens undreamed Of.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
A Kind Request.

Among a number of notes received
by teacher in excuse for the absence
Of children was tie following:
Dear Teacher-Kindly excuse Min
ME for having been absent yesterday,
as she fell in the mud on her way to
school. By doing the same you Will
oblige the mother"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
Described.

A parent was examining his young
first grade hopeful in geography.
what is land with water all around
it calledY'
IAN island"
"Then what is water with land all
around it?'
After pause. "A puddle"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with Local Applications, IS they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease. and
in order to cure it you must take inter-
nal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure r.
taken internally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one OF the best physl-
clans in this country for years, and Is a
regular prescription. II Is composed of
the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination Of the two Ingredients is
wha' produces such wonderful results il,
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials
free. FL. CHENEY & CO.. Props.
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all drug gists. price IS cents.
Halls Family Pills ara the best.
Unfair.
Il s'Dose SIS all right" said Mr.. New
rich But it doesn't seem fair"
what doesn't seem fair?"
For Matilda to scold because l want
to eat dinner in my shirt sleeves. |
don't make any fuss about her party
dresses, an they haven't any sleeves at
ALL"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
A Misft.

A correspondent sends US an interest
ing natural history note. On opening
his wardrobe tie other day 10 fola
a moth in his dress coat G...e rect.
he declares, was ludicroCs. IS the cot
was, of course. much too big for tie
moth.-PCpch.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
In a Quaudnry.

Bessie oh. Mabel. am in en- awful
dilemma! I'VE qucr~e.e., -E-.t.i T ~.
and he wants re TO senl lis ring back.
AIabe,--That is too bad. Tass.e-Thac
isn't the worst of it, I've forgotten
which is his ring.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
Renewing HostiIifies.

Mrs. Caller-Pm surprised that you
recognized ne. 1t has been more thaa
five years since we met. Mrs. Maggie
BY had almost forgotten your face.
but remembered that dress you have
on.-Stray Stories.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
RuckIsu,s Arnica Salve

Has a worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salAe, To-
ton, ointment or balm for Cnts, Corns
Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons. Ulcers, Tet
ter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. Chopped
Hands, Skin Eruptions; infallible fol
Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c al
FL. j. Stangl's, druggist.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
A Power For Good

The pills that are potent in their action
and pleasant in effect are DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers. ". S. Phili'ot. ot AL
bany, Ca, says: During bilious strsrk
I took one. Small as it was it did me
more good than calomef, l,lu- Htas- or
any other pill I ever took and at the
same time the effect was pleasant. Lit
tie Early Rieers are certainly an ideal
pill" Sold by Stangls drug store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
Didn't Dispute 1t.

Mr.. Staylate-After all, society Is a
deuced bore, don't you knew. Hiss
Weary (yawning}-Yes. some peoples
society
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
His Sense of TOUch.

"SOme men have the sense of touch
developed to an extent that is little
short of phenomenal"
Eyes, indeed! There's Closeboy, for
instance. I've known him to say he
hadn't a cent before 1 opened my
Inns
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
He Could Talk.

Witherby-My wife keeps scrap
book now CT all the bright things Gu.
baby gets off. Plankington-Why, is
the little fellow old enough yet? With
erby-Oh, yes. He repeats everything
I say
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16

Don't tell all you know, keen lit
tie for a nest egg.-Schoolmasts.'.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
Probably 1t WOuid.

In a Sunday school the class was
Under a question on the sacraments.
The sacrament of matrimony was TAX
en- up, and seven-year-old startled
her teacher when replying to a ques-
ton as to the necessity for this sacra-
ment by answering: mo. Matrimony
is not necessary to salvation, but
should a favorable opportunity afford
it would be sinful to neglect it."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-09-16
What's I'm a Name?

Everything is in the name whe, it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E. @. De-
Witt Il Co. of Chicago discovered some
years ago how to make a salve from
Witch Hazel that is specific for Piles.
For blind. bleeding, itching and pro-
truding Piles, leczema, cuts. burns,
bruises and all skin diseases, DeWltt's
Salve has no equal. This has given rise
to numerous worthless counterfeits. Ask
for DeWitt's-the genuine. Sold by
Stangl's drug store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
J, 5, STEEL WIS
 RaDIATING JtNTER Stock Was Influenced by Re-
 ported Disputes ] REALIZING ON HE PACIFICS Bank Statement Was of Small lnflu- ence, AlthoY5h the Cash Gain
 Failed to Come Up to
 the Estimate.
REALIZING ON TIE PACIFlCS

New York, August 13.-The strength In today,s stock market was largely in sym pathy with the active movement in a few prominent stocks. The most important radiating center was United States Steel preferred, which rose progressively above 50 on an urgent demand in which an un- covered short interest was believed to play an important part.
 The stock was influenced by reports that disputes in the trade over the price of steel billets had been settled and the danger of a disruption of that and other pools thus avoided. It was rumored that this had been effected by tie purchase of the Youngstown plant of the Republic Iron and Steel company. but there was no verifcation of this rumor. Pennsylvania and It's subsidiary stocks and the soft coal group felt the sympathetic benent or the movement in United States Steel pre- ferred, especially owing to the large part played in their traffic by iron a d steel, and the materials for their production.
 In the early market there was some evi- dence of realizing in the Pacihcs, ana this caused some hesitation In the gen eral list. The occasional pressure of profit taking on Metropolitan securities had the same effect When Soushern Pacific broke through it's restraint and rose above 56, the whole market took on more assured tone. Union Pacific did not move in company with its subsidiary stock and the western stocks generally were inclined to hang back except at Chicago, which came forward vigorously'
 The bank statement was Of small ln- fuence although the cash gain failed 10 come up to the estimate on account, It IS believed of the remittances to Cuba, which complicated the showing. The surplus re- serves now stand at such high level that the degree of increase Is or nttle moment A little realizing in the final dealings under cover of any advance III sugar, made the closing slightly irregular.
 Total sales of bonds, par value, $1,O65, . O00
 The influence from the iron and steel trade have been less reassuring and the heayiness of the stocks of companies in that trade has been something of drag on the market. Fears of disruption of the pools for maintaining prices finished products, have been the unfavorable fac tor growing out of the terms of conver- sion into steel billets by the Republic Steel company for the Pittsburg Steel company, which were alleged to amount to a cut of $4 per ton in the association price of steel billets.
 The demand for bonds has somewhat revived and prices have generally ad- Vanced.
 United States old As have advanced IA. and the new As as per cent on call during tha week,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
LOCAL MARKETS.

There has been less change in the cotton market during the past week than for some time. Good middling is quoted at 10 cents while low middling is quoted at 9Ac.
 Staple groceries are firm at yesterday 8 closing prices.
 Business on Morris avenue was very good yesterday; there was a large sup ply of all home grown vegetables on the streets but there was no change noted in the price. The supply of peaches is not as abundant as --.ey have been, but there is no marked change in the prices. While there was an unusually large sup ply of melons on the streets fresh from the country, prices held up fairly well.
 The poultry market Is unchanged, with a good stock on hand. Eggs are quoted at 1e to 1T cents but the supply on hand Just now is not very large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
COTTON SENTIMENT
 SEEMED BEAR|SH Weather Reports Are Still Gen.
 eraIIy avorabIe BULL SUPPORT AT FIRST Report of Expected Receipts at HOus- ton on Monday and Selling Orders
 From New Orleans Caused
 Increased Offerings.
BULL SUPPORT AT FIRST

New fork, August 1S.-The cotton mar ket opened steady at an advanca o, point on september and a decline of 1 to points on the other positions in response to cables. At first there was some bull support on covering, but sentiment seam- ed to be bearish on the general favorabIe weather reports and later when the Hons ton estimate for Monday was noated showing expected receipts of eoo to 2soo bales against 27 last year, offerings in- creased with New Orleans sending selling orders to the local market. Under this pressure prices sold off to a net loss of about to points after which hus,nsss became less active and fluctuations were irregular, but a little up from the bot tom
 Receipts at the ports today, s6S bales, against 4SS last week. and 14s last year. For the week, 5000 bales against b777 last week and 1642 last year Todav,a re- ceipts at New Orleans, 14s bales aeainst none last year, and at Houston. 73o bales against none last year.
 New York, August 14-Cottou ou,et. aituohlS lV'oos gross receipts, 1O0I. sales AS; stock. S21s7; to the continent os5
 Total today and consolidated: Net re- ceipts' 66S; exports to Great Britain, 100; to the continent e4o stock 7, ss2.
 Total since September 1: Net receipts. 7,1S5,e2o; exports to Great Britain. 2.bo1.. 22o; to France. 699. .133; to the continent. 26s0,1H; to Japan. 46. 195; to Mexico. 27si0'
 New York Cotton Futures. By Cothran & Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
New Orleans Cotton Mark.,

 New Orleans, August 13-Tha snot eot- lon market was dull and easy; sales, BOO bales; quotations unchanged; futures opened quiet, with prices to 5 points lower than yesterdays closing figures Liverpool was lower and disappointing although private cables reported that spinners were taking more cotton and resumption of full time was expected soon Selling in the local market was free soon after the opening and fairly active for the half holiday.
 It was evident that some longs were getting out, and that some few bears were going short over Sunday in the ex- pectation of continued favorable weather The general opinion is that few days of good weather will make up for a great deal of the damage that the excessive rains have done.
 In the trading, September lost 2 points In the opening at 9.6S, and finally sold down to 9.63. The market closed steady, net losses for August being 4 points and the other positions to '.
 New Orleans. August 13--Cotton futures quiet and steady; August 10.1S bid; Sep tember s.e3@9. 84; October g. 9.43d9. A; No vember .40@e. .42; December 9.410D9 42; Jan uary s.469e.E; February -; March 9.56 bid.
 New Orleans. August 13.-Cotton dull and easyl sales 90; ordinary 13-18 good ordinary 9hc low middling 9%c; middling 1ossc; good midd1ing 10 11-16c; mlddIfng fair 10 16-1ec; receipts 14s; stock 26.Os3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
Daily Statement.

Galveston--Steady; middling 101kc; sales 73 receipts 105; stock 4609
 Mobile-Nominal; middling 10c; stock 258
 Savannah-Easy; middling 109sc; sales A. receipts 285; stock 10,S17
 charleston-Nomina stock ts6.
 Wilmington-Nominal; stock 5f
 Norfolk-Receipts 50 stock 1875
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling 11c; re- ceipts 800; stock 605.
 Philadelphia-Quiet; middling 1O.Soc; re- ceipts 38; stock 14SS.
 Boston-Quiet; middling 1D.55; receipts Ill.
 St. Louis-Quiet; middling 102sc receipts 812: stock S157.
 Memphis. August 1s-Cotton steady; middling 1o&c: receipts IS; shipments 8O5; sales 50; stock 11.118.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
The Coffee Market.

New York, August 13.-Coffee. spot Rio firm; No. ' invoice sKs; mild firm; Cor dova. 9ka@13.
 Coffee futures opened steady at an ad- vance of 10 points to Il points on oon- tinued demand from nearly all sources in response to further reports of frost in Santos, higher Brazilian and European ca bles and reports of better demand for spot coffee. with certain brand of pack age coffee. Ksc to 1c higher; the market ruled active and firm all morning with sentiment evidently builish. The close was steady at an advance of 1eq2O points. Sales were 79,OoO bags. including August, I'd: September, 665; December 69597o o5 Jan1ary. 710d7 .15; March. 78q730; April, TO; May, 745d7.5o; July, 7.6oq7.65.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14

Cash quotations were as fololws: Flour-Firm, winter patent s4.7od4. 90; straigfits, $4. 40@4.6O; spring patent. s4.7O @5 20; straight. $4.1Oq4.70; bakers, s39S. TO- Wheat-No. 3 spring. H.05Q1 .oS; No. 8. 95@$1 .05; No ? red, $1. .011kD1 .03.
 corn-No. 2, 53Ac; No. 2 yellow. 54xc. Oats-No. 2. 32c; No. 2 white. 34AG35c; No. 8 white, 349s@35c.
 Rye-No. 3, 70Q71o.
 Barley-Good feeding, 40c; fair to choice malting, 40046c.
 Flax Seed-No. 1, s1.17: No. northwest ern, $1.241k.
 Timothy Seed-Prime, s2.95.
 Mess Pork-Per barrel. s11 60Q11. 60. I.ard-Per 100 pounds. $6.70@6. .721k. Short Ribs-Sides. loose, s7.371s@7.50. Short Clear Sides-Boxed. $sGS.25. Whiskey-Basis of high wines, SIPS. Clover-Contract grade, $12.25 On the produce exchange today the but ter market was firm.
 Creamery, 13d17 c; dairy. 12@15c. Eggs steady, 13@17c.
 Cheese steady, 724481zc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
The Live Stock Market.

Chicago. August 13.-Cattle receipts POO; market nominal; good to prime steers, s5.Oea6Oo; poor to medium, A00g4sO; stockers and feeders, $2.0O@400; cows, sl2S44O0; heifers. $200Q4.75; canners, A.25Q2.40; bulls. s200@4o0; calves. $2.50Q 600; Texas fed steers, $y.50Q45o; western steers. $3.509450
 Hog receipts 7000; market to 10c lower; mixed and butchers. s5.05@5. .35; good to choice heavy. $5.10a5.30; rough heavy. $4s5 @5.10; light. s5.20Q5.45.
 Sheep receipts 2000; market steady; good to choice wethers, ss.60Q415; fair to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
Loveman ( Co.'s Market Letter.

By H. & B. Beer.
 New Orleans. August 1S.-rhe worlds viaible supply of American decreased 63. 600 bales during the past week vs. 7o0oo the corresponding week last year, total available of American now standing at 656 900 vs. 672.000 one year ago, 1l6.0OO less; while the visible stock of other kinds is within 10000 of what was held this time twelve months ago, 777.0o0 compared with 78700 all kinds now figuring 1,3330O0 vs. 1,459,0O0. At the end of August last year the worlds visible of American had dwin- dled to 517000 bales, but as the visible this year will continue to lose for week or so longer, the supply of American next Friday will probably be reduced to less than 5O0,000 and to about 450,000 by the end of the month. These comparisons are ex- ceedingly bullish on their face, yet they are without influence for the reason that the new crop is an early one and proba- ply very large one. Receipts of new cotton will have become so heavy when we have entered September, Houston ex- pecting 2000 to 2500 bales Monday, against 27 bales the corresponding day one year ago that it will not be long before the deficit will have been made up in the visible supply and for an excess of 300,000 or 100000 over last years visible to be shown by the end of September, in which month the movement to market VIII prop ably be 5000 larger than was marketed during the same month last year. With such prospects in view it can readily be understood why the small stocks of cotton now on hand in Europe and In America, in the United States, 14100o compared with 221.00 last year, in Europe 415.000 vs. 451,- 900 have but little influence on vaules be- cause of earliness of the growing crop, which promises to replenish and add to the stocks of the world at no far distant date. Crop accounts are the most im- portant factors affecting values this sum- mer and will continue to have some weight on the market unti. receipts of the new cotton become heavier, The early advance of the past week was due to unfavorable crop reports. too much rain in central and eastern sections of the belt, causing rust and shedding; worms and weevils were said to be doing con- siderable damage in Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
LeIshman 6 Co.'s Market Letter.

There was very little doing in the cot ton market during the short session to- day. Liverpool was to 3 points lower which corresponded with the decline in our market yesterday. The range of prices today were very marrow.
 The reports from the cotton belt show ca improved weather conditions. Very lit tie ram having fallen during the past A hours. There was no change in the strike situation in the New England states The stock Of warehouse cotton at New York continues to decrease. The movement of new cotton is still very light. but with continuation of the present favorable weather conditions heavy movement Is expected, which will undoubtedly cause lower prices We prefer the short side Of cotton at the current prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
cothran 6 Co.'s Market Letter.

By Gilbert & Clay.
 Liverpool was inconspicuous this morn ing following about the course noticea- ble for the last several days and finally closing with a loss on new crop options of 2 to 8 points and with rather small spot sales of 5000 bales at a decline of 4 points.
 Our opening was very slightly depressed owing to quite Q marked improvement in. the weather map. and probably recessions of more note were only prevented by the desire of some shorts to accept moderate profits and be free of commitments over Sunday. Crop reports are already begin ming to reflect doubt as to the amount of damage.if any, resulting from the recent rains and with clearing weather numerous notifications may be expected of opinions not long since quite alarming.
 Final results will we think demonstrate that little harm has ben dor> beyond the delaying of the free movement of cot ton from some sections.
 The weekly mercantile reviews express ed more satisfaction in trade conditions but are in conclusive account of the labor troubles.
 Considerations of all conditions as ap- bearing at present indicate the short side as offering the best opportunity for trad ing.
 Wheat-Liverpool today showed a weak close, and this. coupled with some better weather reports, caused weak opening on wheat and corn here today.
 Snow wired from Rugby, N. D. Much better weather in past few days, condu- cive to rapid harvesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
Chicago Change.

Chicago, August l3.--Wealkness induced by continued marketing of long wheat which weary traders feared to carry over Sunday was the latest phase of a nervous market today. The price of September fell in consequence 214c from the highest point of the day, closing 91Q1kc under yes- terday's final figures. Corn Is down 1a9 ssc. Oats finishing 1sc off. Provisions are unchanged to 10c higher.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
Liverpool Market.

Liverpool. August 13.-Cotton in limited demand; prices points lower; American middling fair, 6.06d; good middling, 61Sdj : middling s.06d; low middHng 5.9Od; good middling 5.6Sd; ordinary 5.44d. The sales of the day were 5000 bales of which 800 were for speculation and export and ln- cluded 280O American; receipts 400, all Am erican. Futures opened quiet and closed dull. American middling, E. o. C.: Aug ust. 6.7sd; September, 5 35d; Sep tember October, 536d, Noyember-De cember 5.23d; December-January 51d; January-February 5.20d; February March 5.20d; March-April 5.2od.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-14
Dry Goods Market.

New York, August 13.-The dry goods market at first hands remains unchanged. On cotton goods prices are still firmly maintained in spite of the efforts of buy CTS to secure concessions for future f5llV- cries. With the jobbing trade the week has closed quietly. but a busy weak is looked for beginning Monday. Linens are firm and In moderate demand. Dundee burlaps have been advanced to 5c for lOh ounce goods