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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Reelected Light.

A dead white surface has decided ad-
vantages for rejecting light over a
looking glass or bright surface. Good
white blotting paper reflects back 80
per cent of the light cast upon it. Many
persons are under the impression that
a looking glass must be a better re-
Hector than paper or whitewashed sur
face because with looking glass a
strong shadow can be cast, while from
a dead surface no heavy shadow is OBJ
tanned. The reason is not so much that
the reflected light is less from the dead
surface, but that the reflection is con-
centrated in the case Of the looking
glass. With paper or whitewash it pro-
ceedS from a vast number of points,
New York News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
SAFE ROBBERS GET NOTHING
Force of the Explosion Demo1ishes the
New State Bank Building at
East Moline, Ill.

Davenport Ia, July 22.-Two men
entered the new state bank at East
Moline, ILL.,, at 2 o'clock in the morn
ing, blew up the big safe by a charge
of nitro-glycerine and, although secur-
ing no money, according to the officers
of the bank, demolished the entire bank
building and scattered broken pieces
of wood and plaster in all directions.
The terrific explosion was the result
of too much nitro glycerine being alp
piled in the wrong place. Over a pint
was poured into the cracks Of the first
heavy doors Of the safe, which is enc
of three and stands in a cache built
for it in the building. The cracks We're
carefully soaped and fuse applied at
the bottom. This fuse was touched off
and caused the explosion, which tore
the heavy doors out Of their setting
and wrecked the entire place.
Every sheriff in Illinois and eastern
Iowa has been notified and the capt
ure of the men is expected before
nightfall. as one of the robbers is
thought to have been seriously injured
in the demolition Of the building.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Opium Smoking In China.

1t is generally understood that a
large percentage of the Chinese are
addicted to the use of opium. This is
a misconception. The belief that the
Chinese Of rank and culture use the
drug is due to the prominence given
to the cultivation Of the plant and the
manufacture of opium in the Celestial
empire. AS matter of fact, a native
who uses opium is looked upon by his
superiors as we discuss and classify
our drunkards.
The idea that pill will produce an
eXhilarating effect on the beginner is
also erroneous. One must be accuS-
toned to the use of the drug to get
the pleasant effect. The first pipe to
an American produces nausea Two
or three will make him sick. If he can
stand eight or nine of these pills" he
is apt to dream, but the awakening is
always an unpleasant reality.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
The Calendar Calculation.

Caesars reformed calendar made the
year about eleven minutes too long.
that is, the solar year began eleven
minutes earlier each twelvemonth than
the calendar year. In 1882 Pope Greg
DRY XIII. found that the solar year
had gained ten days on the calendar
year. He corrected this and to keep
the two years more nearly together or
dered that thereafter only centurial
years Invisible by 400 should be leap
years. This calculation is this; BY add
ing eleven minutes regularly to the
year, at the end of a century the legal
calendar has had one more day than
the solar calendar, BY giving up the
additional day of leap year in three
centurial years the legal calendar has
at the end of three centuries nearly
one day less than the solar calendar.
This difference is corrected by having
an extra day in the fourth centurial
year. The arrangement is so nearly
exact that the two years differ by only
one day in 1898 years.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Calumet
Baking
Powder
Nickel Plate Excursion
The Standard Of
Perfect Baking,

to Boston, Mass and return, account G..
A. h. National Encampment, at S17.75
for the round trip, from Chicago. Tick.
cts good on any train August 18th, 18th
and l4th, and on special train from Chi
cago at s a. NJ, august 18th. Final re-
turn limit September 30th. Also rate of
5000 for round trip via New York City
and boat, with liberal stopover returning
at that point. If desired, stopover can
be obtained at Niagara Falls and Chau-
tauqua Lake within final limit. Three
trains daily, with modern sleeping cars.
Particulars at city ticket office, Ill Ad-
ans ST., Chicago, or address John Y.
Callahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St.,
Room 290, Chicago, for reservation of
berths in through standard or tourist
sleeping cars. 34w3
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Russia,S National Anthem.

The Russian national anthem is the
only national hymn which was adopted
as such in open competition. Until
the time Of the Emperor Nicholas [.
the English "God Save the King had
served Russia, but Nicholas determin-
ed to institute a genuine and native
Russian anthem. He announced a
competition, open to all musicians, for
an original national hymn. A musical
committee reduced the thousands Of
entries to two, and between these, the
works Of Glinka and Lvoff, the car
himself decided. The highly martial
character, with the drums and trun-
pets, of Lyoff's composition won the
imperial verdict, and it was decreed
as henceforth the Russian national
anthem.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
BLOODsHED AT BONESTEEL
One Man Dangerously Wounded and Four
Others Hurt in Trouble with the
Tough Element.

Bonesteel, S. D., July %. = Five
persons were shot during the last day
of registration for Rosebud homesteads
at this place, ore of whom is seriously
hurt. The casualties are: Stanley F..
Harrison, policeman, shot in forehead,
dangerously; Eli Scarborough, police
man, shot in leg; E. E. Moore, Column
bia, Mo-, shot in leg; two unidentified
thugs.
The two officers and the unnamed
desperadoes were shot in a fight with
the police made in an attempt to clear
the town Of lawless characters. Forty
desperadoes were deported. In re-
spoons to an appeal Governor Her
reid ordered two companies to hold
themselves in readiness for service
here
Bonesteel, S. D., July 20. - The
total registration for homestead on the
Rosebud reservation to be opened by
the government was 1O6.324. distri-
buted as follows: Bonesteel. 35,0G4 !;
Fairfax, $500; Yankton, 81 ,434; Cham
berlain, 6,136.
There are about 1900 quarter Sec
tons to be opened to homestead entry,
the drawing for which will be held IN
der government supervision at Cham
berlain, S. D.. beginning Aug. %.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
RUSS SEXES SOME MORE SHIPS
vIadivostok Squadron Is Busy, Well RS
the Volunteers.

vIadivostok Squadron Is Busy, Well RS
the Volunteers.
Toxic, July 25.-The Russian Vladi-
vostok squadron has sunk the ritish
steamer knight Commander. which it
captured off the coast of IZu province.
The Knight Commander was from
New York The Russian warships
were last reported to the southwest Of
Cape Iro, Izu province steering to the
west. The Vladivostok squadron also
captured Il German vessel believed to
be the Arabia With 10000 tons of flour,
and an unknown British steamer. The
two vessels were sent to Nladivostok
in charge of prize crews.
Port Said. July %. Advices re-
ceived here say that the Russian volun-
teer fleet steamer Smolensk fired three
blank shots across the bows Of the
British steamer ArdOva, the cargo OF
which consists of coal and explosives,
and the vessel not stopping the Smo-
lensk sent two loaded shots at her,
one of them passing over her amid
ships, and the other over her stern.
The Ardova was then seized and her
crew transferred to the SmOlensk. Her
cargo is from New York, and proba
bly, consists of supplies for the Unit
ed States garrison in the Philippines.
This will not involve the United
States, however, as the ship flies the
British flag.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
OUR INTEREST IN THE MATTER
Seizure of the Knight Commander az
Looked at in Washington.

Washington, July ga fact devel-
oped yesterday which might have led
to serious complication had it not been
announced earlier in the day that the
Russian government had given orders
for the release at SueZ Of the British
ship Ardova, which had on board a
large quantity of supplies being
shipped by the war department to the
Philippine government, including about
$50 tons of powder and much other ma
terial thai would fall within the Rus
sian definition of contraband
The case of the Knight Commander
is regarded here as complicated and
difficult of treatment, although a more
complete statement of facts is expect
ed to simplify the problem. 1t is ap-
pretended that if the contention of the
shippers agents that the cargo con-
tanned no contra band is correct the gen.
eral doctrine of neutral flag covers
neutral goods has been violated by
the destruction of the ship and cargo.
AS for the knight Commander herself,
the state department probably will
leave to the British government the adj
justment of any issue with Russia
growing out of her sinking.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
The Blue Lakes.

About twelve miles northwest from
the town of Upper Lake, CAL, is a
series of waters known as Blue lakes
three in all-surrounded by spurs of
the coast range that tower 1000 feet
over them. These lakes are steel blue
in color and never freeze. The upper
lake is nearly two miles in length and
half a mile in width in the widest
place, the middle lake is about half
a mile long and half that distance in
width, and the lower one is less than
half the size Of the nearest neighbor.
The upper lake is nearly 500 feet deep
in places, and all of them abound in
trout
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
DEMOCRACY OF MISSOURI
Joseph w. Folk Heads the Ticket Nom
inated-Couldn't Beat Secre-
tary Cook.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July 22.-Gov-
enor, Joseph w. Folk, of St. Louis;
lieutenant governor, Thomas l.. Rubey,
of La Plata; secretary of state, Sam
uel B. Cook, of Mexico; auditor, AL
bert O. Allen, OF New Madrid; treas
urer, Judge James Cowgirl, of Kan
sas City; attorney general Elliot w.
Major, of Bowling Green; railroad and
warehouse commissioner, H. Rubey
Oglesby, of Warrensburg.
This is the ticket nominated by the
Democratic state convention which
convened here last Tuesday and adj
journed sine die late yesterday after
one OF the most harmonious conyen-
tons that ever had been held in the
history Of the state Democracy. The
only fight in the convention was on
the nomination of Cook for secretary
of state, it being held by his opponents,
some of whom had been instructed for
him, that he could not stand on the
platform adopted, but when the test
of strength came Cook was NOM
mated on the first ballot with q great
ovation
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Brutality Tortured .

A case came to light thatfor persistent
and unmerciful torture has perhaps new
er been equaled. Joe Golobick of Colu.
sa, CAL, writes: For Is years endured
insufferable pain from Rheumatism and
nothing relieved me though tried every
thing known. | came across Electric Bit
tiers and it's the greatest medicine on
earth for that trouble. A few bottles of
it completely relieved and cured me- ,"
Just as good for Liver and Kidney trou-
bles and general debility. Only &c. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed by Wilson Bros,
Druggists.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Curious Advertisements.

Some Of the Japanese tradesmen in
the smaller towns Of Nippon have a
curious way Of advertising their bust
ness. On their right forearms they
tattoo fgures-the shoemaker a shoe,
the woodcutter an ak, the butcher a
cleaver Underneath these emblems are
such inscriptions as Il do my work
modestly and cheaply," and Il am as
good at my trade as most Of my fell
lows" When they are looking for
work they bare their arms and walk
about the streets.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
The RUBY as @ ErUif.

The people Of Burma believe that
the ruby is kind of fruit which will
ripen if you give it time. They say
that most rubies do not ripen simply
because they are not allowed to do So.
If you want to "ripen'' the ruby in
your ring, according to the Burmese
idea, you must take your ring and
lay it III the sun for one month with
out disturbing it at all, and at the
end Of that time it will be ripe" and
good to eat.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Case of Senator Burton.

Washington, July 22.-Justice Brew
er, of the United States supreme court,
has granted a writ of error to the
United States district court for the
eastern district of Missouri, in the
case of Senator Joseph B. Burton, con-
victed in st. Louis Of accepting a fee
for service before the postoffice de-
partment while a member of the
United States senate. The case will
be reviewed by the United States SUI
preme court probably in the fall.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
BRITISH STEAMER MALAGA.

was released by the Russians, has re-
sumed her voyage through the Suez
canal.
st. Petersburg. July 26.-The CORE
spondent of the Associated Press was
Informed at the foreign office that the
Russian volunteer fleet steamers Smo-
lensk and st. Petersburg, While re-
framing from the right of stopping or
searching neutral vessels, will not re-
turn home at once, but will remain
in the Red sea until relieved by regu-
larly commissioned warships, against
whose right to stop neutral ships and
search them for contraband no ques-
ton can be raised. Later the volun>
teer fleet vessels will be re-commis-
stoned
London, July 26.-The foreign Office
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29

has received news of tho sinking Of
the British steamer Knight Comman-
der, and has instructed the British, con-
sui at Yokohama to make full inves-
tigation of the case and report at once
to Downing street. Until his report is
received no action will be taken The
foreign office regrets the incident as
nection with public opinion here, but
the officials refrain from all comment
pending receipt of details.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Weak Hears

are caused by Indigestion. If you eat a
little too much, or if you are subject to-
attacks of indigestion, the stomach ex-
pands- swells, aud puffs up against the
heart. This crowds the heart and short y
ems the breath. Rapid heart beats and
heart disease is the final result. Kodol
Dyspepsia Care digests what you eat.
takes the strain off the heart, cures indi,
gestion, dyspepsia, sour stomach and
contributes nourishment, strength and
health to every ogan of the body. Sold
by StangPs Drug Store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Three Killed in p Collision.

Delevan, n. Y, July 26.-In a col
lision between two freight trains OF
the Pennsylvania railroad near here
Fireman Fred Mccarthy, Engineer
Frank Bedford anl Brakeman Wins
low Cullihan. all IF Buffalo, were
killed, and ore man vas injured.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
catarrTa ana Hax Fever

Liquid Cream Balm is becoming quite
as popular in many localities as Ely's
Cream Balm solid. It is prepared for
use in atomizers. and is highly priced
by those who have been accustomed to
call upon physicians for such treat,
ment. Many physicians are using ano
prescribing it. All the medicinal prop
critics of the celebrated Cream Balm are
contained in the liquid form, which IS 20
cts. including the spraying tnoe. All
druggists, or by mail. Ely Brothers, Of
Warren St, New York.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29

Mrs Egerton Blunt-But why did
you leave your last place? Applicant
I couldn't stand the way the mistress
and master used to quarrel, mum. Mrs.
e. B. (shocked)-Dear me. Did they
quarrel very much then! Applicant
Yes, mum. When it wasn't me an
i'm it was me an 'er.''
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
What Did She WANT

Mrs. Newliwed-I want to get some
salad. Dealer-Yes, ma'am. How many
heads? Mrs. Newliwed- goodness!
l thought you took the heads off.
just want plain chicken salad.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29

ST. Louis, July 23.-Jer1y j. Hanni-
gan and Charles J. Denny have been
sentenced by Judge Taylor Of the st.
Louis circuit court to serve two years
each in the Missouri penitentiary for
the confessed participation in bribery
deals during their terms as members
of the municipal assembly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
One More Victim OF the Fourth.

Chicago, July 26.-James Tate, aged
20. died in York1 Tile, H., from lock-
jaw, caused by q blank cartridge
wound received on the 4th of July His
remains were taken to the home of his
parents in Sandwich, ILL.,, for burial.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Tageart Elected Chairman.

New York, July 26.-Thomas lag
cart of Indiana was unanimously
elected chairman of the Democratic
national committee Trey Woodson Of
Kentucky was elected secretary Of the
committee. The meeting had not been
in session 'ong before this action wars
taken. All efforts to induce Senator
German to take the place failed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
NO Pity Shown.

"For years fate was after me continu.
ously" writes F, A. Gulledge, Verbena,
Ala. II had terrible case of piles caus~
ing "a tumors. When all failed Bucklens
Arnica Salye cured me- Equally good
for Burns and all aches and pains. Only
25c at Wilson Bros. drug store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Piles Upon Top of Piles.

Piles upon top of piles of people have
the Piles, and DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures them. There are many differ
ent kinds of Piles, but if you get the
genuine and original Witch Hazel Salve
made by E. @. Dewitt & Co. of Chicago.
a cure is certain. I'll. A. Tisdale of Sum-
merton, 8. c., says, 81 had piles 20 years
and DeWitt's Salve cured me after
everything else failed" Sold by Stsngl's
Drug Store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29

There is good story told Of Brig
ham Young and "The Lady Of Lyons"
Young took his wives to see perform
ance of Lytton's play at Salt Lake
City. When the agony was piled up
he rose and, followed by his spouses,
left the theater, exclaiming, Il won't
stand such an internal row being made
about one Womanp'
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
The pill that will, will till the bill,

WIJHUUJ RTIpt.
To clense the liver, without culver,
Take one at night.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small,
easy to take, easy and gentle in effect
yet they are SO certain IN results that no
one who uses them is disappointed. For
quick relief from billiousness, sick head
ache, torpid liver, jaundice, dizziness,
and all troubles arising from an inactive
sluggish liver, Early Risers are unequal
ed. Sold by Stangl's Drug Store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Proof.

A lady who had been travelling
abroad was describing an Irishwoman,
whom she met.
"She was so refined, so well educat-
cdr she said. "Why, she was so care
full in avoiding all temptations to-
brogue that she invariably called the.
crater Of Mount Vesuvius the crea.
t1rev"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
UnaccOuntabIe Surprise.

"Some men never learn by expert.
ence."
"Thats true" answered young Mrs.
Torkins. Charley is just as much sur
prised every time he loses at the races
as if it had never happened before."-
Washington Star
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Vanity. Not Love.

Eleanor-She is very fond Of him,
isn't she? Gladys-Well, 1 don't think
she's as fond Of him as she is fond Of
having people remark that he is fond
of her
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29

Stranger-What wonderful tales old
Blinks relates! He must have been a
great traveller in his day. NatiEe-He
was never outside the county in his
life, but, you see, his mind has wan
dered for years.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Henry Georges Widow Dead.

New York, July 22.-Mrs. George,
widow of the late Henry George, the
political economist Of this city, is dead
at her home in Monticello, Sullivan
county, n. Y, at the age of 60 years.
Mrs. George has not been in good
health for many years and death was
due chiefly to heart trouble.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
pioneer CHICAGO Man Dead.

Chicago, July 26.-George II. Latin,
one of the pioneer residents of Chica-
90. and son of the late Matthew Laf-
lin, died suddenly at his summer home
at Pittsfeld, Mass. Mr.. Latin had
been in poor health for some time, but
his death was by no means expected
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Prohihitionists Are Notified.

Indianapolis, July 23.-The Prohibi-
ton national executive committee met
in indianapolis to arrange plans for
the campaign. The candidates for
president and vice president We're no
tilted of their nomination during the
afternoon.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Chivalrous Kentuckar.

ElizabethtoWn, Ky, July 23.-Car-
RE Nations career was temporarily
but violently interrupted when a. L.
Neighbors, a saloonkeeper, struck her
twice With a chair, knocking her down
and producing a scalp wound. The as
sault occurred at Neighbours saloon
after Mrs. Nation had berated Neigh
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Useless.

Noggs-And a cure for insomnia
is Physician Gacetiously)-An old
fashioned remedy is to count 500.
Noggs- Very good, but cur baby can't
count-Home Notes.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
SEIZED STEAMERS RELEASED
Volunteer Fleet to Suspend Business
Knight Commander Case.

Sucz July 26-The Titish steamer
Ardova, which was seized by the Rus
sian volunteer fleet steamer Sm0lensk,
has been released, and her prize crew
has been landed.
Port said, July 2G.-The Hamburg
American line steamer Scandal. which
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29

1t is considered that Japanese men
are among the best needleworkers in
the world, their only equals being the
women Of Russia.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
The Lovely Girls of Lfmo.

Some noble Frenchmcn have married
Peruvian bellies both for love and mon
ey. | think I have never met loveliec
young beings than the girls from Lima.
London Truth
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Japs Fc~~~ Jack the Russians and
NJ. : Tatchekiao Posi-
Untenable.
CARS TROOPS ARE thanked
Hill and Plain Swept Clear of Musco-
vites by a Furious Fire. ssSssasS
Two Hours of an Incessant Stream of
Shot and ShelI-Latest of the
Red Sea Raider Matter.

Tien-Tsin, July 25.-In accordance
with orders issued by General Kuro-
patkin the Russians commenced to
evacuate New Chwang yesterday. This
morning the Russian railway station
is in flames The Russians are evil
IDENTIFY destroying their property pre-
Vious to evacuation.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29
Military Rule to End.

Denver, July 25.-The Republican
says: Before the end OF the present
week there will be no military rule in
the state of Colorado"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-07-29

Parke-Poor Pilter! His wife IS a
spendthrift. Is there anything worse,
1 wonder, than q wife that's too ex-
travagant? Tame-Oh, yes; one that's
too nomical!-Brooklyn Life.