davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Afriond Of the Home
q foe Of the Trust
Calumet
Baking
Powder
Health Rules.
n oderate In price-Makes purest food.

One Of Queen Victoria's health rules
is said to have been, "Do whatever you
like, but do it in moderation" or words
to that effect, and a similar rule might
be adopted with still greater profit by
the men and women of the present day.
The people of Queen Victoria's genera
ton had not made fad of health, and
every newspaper they picked up did
not worry them with conflicting n.y.
gienic rules. The no breakfast fiend,
if he existed, was less prominent than
at present, and those who thought that
the first ought to be the best meal Of
the day did not publish their views
from every roof top, figuratively speak
ing Yegetarians and meat eaters wran-
gled only in inconspicuous corners, and
the devotees of the cold bath were con-
tent with fewer victims. Today, when
all these and a million other so called
health rules are being dinned into the
ears of long suffering public on all
sides, it is more than ever important
to bear in mind that inclinations and
disinclinations were not arbitrarily i'm
planted by nature in animal organisms;
that they exist for our guidance and
not solely to mislead us. = New York
Tribune
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Loving Pals In Misery.

Two cots stood side by side in the
Emergency hospital. On one was the
form of a man, Il great big. strong
looking fellow. On the other was the
figure of boy, little fellow not more
than ten years of age. The head of
each was swathed in bandages, and
while the man bore his suffering in ST.
lence the boy cried and moaned and
sobbed.
whats the matter, sonny?" asked
the man as the boy cried aloud.
II fell off roof" was the answer
the lad returned between his sobs.
''Hurrah for your returned the man.
II fell down a ships hatch. Let's
shake"
An hour later the nurse came into
the ward and walked over to the cots.
Both the patients We're sound asleep
and in the hairy fist of the sailor rest
ed the tiny hand of his little compan-
ion in misery.-San Francisco Call.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
The variag and Korietz

Vicksburg. The Variag and Korietz
got under way and steamed out OF
the harbor. The crew OF the English
warship cheered them as they went
out to fight.
When the Russians were four miles
out the Japanese threw a shot across
their bows, but they did not stop
Heavy firing then began on both sides
The Variag turned her broadside loose
at 80 a. m. Then the yariag turned
at right angles to the westward and
steamed short distance as if to make
the beach, but was seen to suddenly
turn again east and give the enemy
her other broadside.
The Japanese continued firing until
1922, when the Variag was seen to
be OH fire near the stern The Rus
sian vessels then turned back toward
the harbor and ceased firing. The Jap
anese followed almost to the entrance
of the harbOr, firing on the Variag,
which had heavy list to port and was
evidently in sinking condition. The
Korietz was practically untouched
The Variag lost thirty men and seven
officers killed, and fortytwo wound
ed. Midshipman Niron was killed on
the bridge. The firing was not very
accurate, and the Variag was hit in
only six places. but one shot struck
her OH the water-line amidships and
wrecked one of her engines. The
Korietz was abandoned at 800 p. m,
her crew going on board the Pascal.
and at 1857 p. IN. she blew up with Il
terrific explosion.
The Variag was abandoned soon aft
err, her officers deeming her situation
hopeless. When the Russians anchored
off the entrance to the harbor the Brit
ish cruiser sent four hospital boats
on board with a doctor and nurse. The
United States gunbOat Vicksburg also
sent three boats with surgical assist
ance. The japanese casualties are not
known, but it is rumOred that one tor
pedo boat destroyer was sunk during
the action. The Russian dead with
the exception of the midshipman,
Count Norm, who fell on the bridge,
were locked up in the cabin when the
VariaG went down.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
RUSSIAN FLEET SUFFERS
Japanese Said to Have Sunk Eight and
Captured Ten Vessels.

London, Feb. 16.-The Japanese
feet sunk eight Russian warships and
captured ten in battle off Port Ar
thur Friday night according to TN
confirmed reports received here. One
Japanese battleship, it is stated, was
sunk, and a cruiser so badly damaged
that it had to give up the fight. The
Russians are reported to have capt
ured a japanese torpedo-boat. Anoth-
er Japanese tOrpedO-boat is said to
have been sunk. Shells from the Jap
anese fleet entered the forts.
A correspondent of The Daily Mail,
who claims to have witnessed the en-
gagement off Port Arthur, asserts
again that one japanese torpedo boat
was sunk and another deserted by its
crew in a sinking condition and sub
sequently captured by the Russians.
He says, also, that the Japanese lost
one battleship and one cruiser was put
out of action. The colonel of the Eff
teenth Russian regiment was killed by
a shell during the bombardment.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
A Bit of Curran's Wit.

An Irishman loves a joke so we'll
that he keeps the memory of good
one always green. In a book of recol-
lections by an old member of the Irish
parliament is an amusing illustration
Of Curran's ready wit.
A certain judge, Lord Norbury, was
famous for the alacrity with which he
condemned prisoners to death when
he might have pronounced a more
merciful sentence. On one occasion
when he was dining in public with the
foremost members Of the Dublin bar
he helped himself to some meat at the
same time asking:
us this hung beef"
Not yet" said Curran quickly
'Your lordship has not tried it,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
NAVAL BATTLE AT CHEMULPo
Story of the Fight in Which the yariag
and Korietz Engaged.

Story of the Fight in Which the yariag
and Korietz Engaged.
London, Feb. 16.-A Seoul dispatch
dated Feb. u gives the following ac-
count of the battle off Chemulpo which
resulted in the loss of the Russian
cruiser Variag and the gunboat Ko
rietZ:
During the night of Feb. s the jap
anese landed 1900 men at Chemulpo.
and on the morning of the 9th three
Japanese cruisers, four gunboats and
eight torpedo boat destroyers. under
command of Admiral Uriu, approached
the harbor, but did not enter. The
Korietz and Variag were lying in the
harbor.
The Japanese admiral gave them I'M
til noon to come out. Both Russian
vessels cleared for action. All the
shipping in the harbor was notified by
Admiral Uriu to get out of the firing
line. There was in the harbor also
the British cruiser Talbot, the French
cruiser Pascal, the Italian cruiser Ell
ha and the United States gunboat
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19

1t is curious to note in the history
Of the gulf stream how great it's infiu-
ence has been on the fortunes of the
new world. Before the discovery Of
America strange woods and fruits
were frequently found ON the shores Of
Europe and off lying islands, Some Of
these were seen and examined by Co.
lumbus, and to his thoughtful mind
they were confirming evidence of the
fact that strange lands were not far
to the westward. These woods were
carried by the gulf stream and by the
prevailing winds from the American
stream is responsible for the discovery
Of the new world.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Russian Hatred of Foreigners.

YingKow, Feb. 16.-Threatening
demonstrations have been made
against the British gunboat Espiegle
and the United States gunboat Hell
ena by Russian soldiers, whose as
saults upon and depredations against
other foreigners continue. The civil
administrator is making every effort
to arrest the offenders and has as
Sured Captains Barton and Sawyer
and Consul Miller that full PREPARATION
will be made The Eleventh Siberian
regiment paraded at New Chwang
Monday in full strength. The Russian
authorities deny the report of the loss
of Russian vessels near Wei-Hai-WeL
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Peculiar Highland Remedies,

A popular highland remedy for both
consumption and general debility was
what is known as sudh nan cabar fhe
juice Of deers' horns). These were
gathered in the hills when the animals
cast them in the springtimc. They
were boiled for some hours and the
juice thus obtained bottled after being
strained. Candy sugar and whisky are
usually added to it nowadays. Crabs
shells pulverized and eaten on bread
and butter were used for consumption,
! asthma and swhooping& cough in the
Observation-Disclosures Medical Jour-
nal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Robbers Make Use Of This Herb.

In New Caledonia there is said to be
an herb which has the rare property
Of revealing ones secrets. It is known
as the Datura stramonium and has
white flowers and rough berries full Of
dark grains. They are treated of in the
annals Of Hygiene and Colonial Med
icine." A person who has swallowed
the tea made of this herb will after
falling asleep tell where his money is
hidden and will also arise and go di-
Robbers often use this tea as knockout
drops with which to rob their victims.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he SO much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists,
4O9-415 Pearl Street, New York.
Soc. and $1.OO; all druggists.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Crab Shells as BarOmeters.

A curious barometer is said to be
used by the remnant of the AraucaniaE
race which inhabits the southernmost
province of Chile. It consists of the
cast off shell of crab. The dead shell.
is white in fair, dry weather. but the
approach of moist atmosphere is indi-
Gated by the appearance Of small red
spots. AS the moisture in the air in
creases the she'll becomes entirely red
and remains so throughout the rainy
season.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
HAYS NOTE TO THE POWERS
Manchurian Question Left Open Purpose
ly as to China's Rights Therein.

Manchurian Question Left Open Purpose
ly as to China's Rights Therein.
Washington Feb. 15.-It turns out
that the question raised by Great Brit
ain relative to the scope Of Secretary
Hays note relative to limiting thearea
of the Far Eastern war is not at
all bubble. as intimated, but is a
real question. Great Britain wanted
scope in reference to China'S admin
istrative entity" and Hay is disin-
clined to yield on this point. He thinks
that it would be impossible to get the
powers together if al attempt is made
to very exactly define the purpose Of
concurrent action. SO as to Manchuria
the question is left open purposely as
to whether Or not Chinese administra-
tion is or is not in force in that war
swept territory.
The much-talked-of note mas been
given out for publication and is as fol-
lows: You will express to the minis
ter for foreign affairs the earnest de-
States that in the course of the mill
tary operations which have begun be-
tween Russia and Japan the neutrality
cf China and in all racticable ways
her administrative entity shall be re-
I spected by both tpartiess, ~ and ~that the
area of hostilities shall be localized
and minimized as much as possible,
so that undue excitement and dis
turbance of the Chinese people may be
prevented and the least possible loss to
world will be occasiOned."
The note, however. will be accepted
by Russia. as we'll as by Japan, and
all the nations will join the Washing
ton government in inviting the COM
batants to agree to the proposition.
France has formally accepted, and al
though Russia's answer has not yet
been received the state department
knows indirectly from London and
Paris that Russia will reply favorably.
Great Pritain has decided to waive
objections to the note.
Acceptance by the powers of the sug-
gestion will be follewd by further
exchange of views as to its practica-
bility. AS the note was of the most
general character it will be necessary
to discuss at some length the posi-
bilities it contains. No official definition
has yet been given to the term lad
ministratiye entity"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Sleep For Insomnia.

Patient-Can you give me something;
for insomnia? Physician-I can rec
ommend something, which amounts to
the same thing. Patient-For heavens
sake. tell me at once. Physician
There is, in fact, only one sovereign
remedy for sleeplessness. and that is
sleep. Three dollars, please.-Boston
Transcript.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Lawrence Barrett,s Memory,

I have seen Mr.. Lawrence Barrett,
the actor, receive 300 visitors. most OF
them strangers. at party and after
ward bid them all farewell by name,
making no mistakes as far as could
discover.-London Express
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Dispatch from AIexien.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 16.-A dispatch
has been received here from Viceroy
Alexieff, dated Feb. Is, saying: "A
violent storm accompanied by heavy
Snow has been raging for three days,
and 8 degrees of frost have been regis
tered. The enemy has not been en-
countered."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Lucky Dog.

my luck is the best any man ever
had"
1.-THE deuce it isr'
eyes. sir. A girl refused me yester-
day, and I see by the morning paper
that her father has lost all his money"
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Japan Gets More Cruisers,

Yokohama, Feb. 16.-The cruiser
Niassin arrived safely at Yokosaka at
9 o'clock Tuesday morning and the
cruiser Kasage at II O'Clock. These
two vessels recently purchased from
the Argentine republic, will increase
materially the preponderance of the
Japanese naval strength.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Cruiser Boyarin Blown Up in
Same Manner as Was
Torpedo Transport.
ALL ON BOARD REPORTED LOST
Another Reported Disaster to Rns-
sian Fleet at Port Arthur-Russian
Hatred of Foreigners-More
Warships for Japan.

LO0QOn, Il en-. ID uc Idllg Ildh
Port Arthur correspondent under date
of Feb. II. says: Official adyices
state that the Japanese landed 600 sol
diers near fallen Wan with dis
astrous results, 40 being sabred
by COsSackS. The remainder escaped
to their ships. 1t is further stated
that the Japanese landed at Dove bay,
where thirty of them were killed and
the remainder relreated
St Petersburg, Feb. 16.-The Rus
sian second-class cruiser Boyarin was
blown up by a mine Feb. Is in the
same manner as was the Russian
torpedo transport Yenisei. She had
ON board 1917 officers and men, all Of
which, it is understood, were lost. The
news is confirmed here from a private
source
The Boyarin was Jas feet long, Al
feet beam and 16 feet draught. She
was Of 1920 tons displacement and her
trial speed was % knots. Her arma-
ment consisted of six At inch guns.
eight Is inch guns; two IA inch guns,
and three machine guns. She was
also fitted with six torpedo tubes. The
Boyarin was last reported as having
taken part in the engagement of Feb.
9 at Port Arthur.
Japs Get Foothold in Manchuria.
1t is officially admitted by the gov
eminent that the japanese have sue.
,ceeded in obtaining fOOthold in Man
churia and that the Russian force op-
posed to them has been unable to keep
them back The admission caused
profound sensation throughout the city.
A semi-official telegram dated from
headquarters Of the viceroy at Port
Arthur says the German cruiser Han
sa, which had been sent to remove
German subjects from Port Arthur,
and which had on board also num-
Der Of Russian women and children,
had been fired upon by Japanese war
ships. The telegram reiterates the
statement that three Japanese torpe-
do-bOat have been sunk in a night
attack on Port Arthur.
Hays Proposition Is "Practicable.'
Information has been obtained at the
foreign office that Secretary Hays
proposition to limit the area of war
operations is considered practicable"
and that q response will soon be forth
coming. Viceroy Alexieff is being con-
suited regarding the matter, and the
authorities are doubtless awaiting an
indication as to how the proposition
will he received by Japan.
The sympathetic reception given by
the powers to Mr.. Hays note and the
representations the powers have made
here have undoubtedly had a good eff
feet upon official opinion and the Rus
sian government shows more friend
ly spirit toward the direct representa-
tons made by the United States.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
Too Late.

"Advice to newly married couple Il
SO uSeleSsr'
'Yes-all the harm is done then"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19
All Sin Not So Badly Scared.

Picking, Feb. 15.-An imperial edict
declares that the court has no inten-
ton Of leaving the capital.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-02-19

We may CLEAN knowledge by reading.
but the chaff must be separated from
the wheat by thinking.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-11
LEXINGTON, VA.
Especial 81 70 !, The Tlmles,ss.D 8 Ispatch.)

Especial to The Times. Di spatch.
LEXINGTON Al, Sept, In irs.R ..
Frank Koontz, y OF Jefferson count y,as w.
Va,,.$ is 4 the guest d Of her brother. Rev.
u. Olin Knott. Her son, Lewis Knott
Koontz, accompanied her and Will at
tend the llig school here during tho win
/, ter s = i .s Il. aji
Mr., a. Gallatin4 Paxton. Of Indepenr
dence, M O., Is the guest Of his brother,
Mr.. Matthew w. Paxton. He is aucdn-
panied by his daughter. Miss Mary Gem
try Paxton, and his Jso on, frank y Fax ton,
who has entered the vi mia ~ llltar w ln-
sstitute IA s ca Diet, IA
Dr. =, R. ~ serfett, prof esso ]. of Greek
4 In Cornell Il University. Ia Visiting Te!a-
tiyes In Rockbrldge count Els wire
and children accompan ny him. a few avs
ago thirty OF that fal1lly y q ame assembled
at The home Of MI. W N. Sterrett, on
Hays Creek. near the Rock bri dge Baths,
and spent the day with their kinsmall.
Or, sterrett Is an aroha go oglst OF note
Z and has spent much time IN plor'ipg
ruins in Greece, s3
Nj. NJ, 4 j, Weaver iss IN Baltlmpre,
where he will spend sorue time, II Is
son, Mr.. Leslie Weaver accompanied accom- 9
him. Il sSg, e
Mrs, Annie WAltssll 9f washington
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-11
SNAKE BITE
AT BEL AIR
Quick Medical Attention Saves
Marshall Muncc From
Suffering
Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.)


BEL AIR VA. Sept 1O.-satllrday. a
picnic 10 tile beautiful Lace Falls. just
amiIe from New Castle, was participated
IN by many Of the young folk IF the hotel
and village The pleasure Of this occa.
sion. however was marred by an accident
10 the pet OF the Hotel, Marshall Munce,
Wpo clambering over q rock Was badly
hitten By a snake. Fortunately, pr,
n Caldwell formed one Of the party. and by
Immediate attention. The young hero was
spared much suffering
BIG HOP GIVEN.
Monday nigh, the largest hop Of HE
season took place and MAS much-enjoyed
kY all
vFnesday was the occasion OF very suc-
, cessful leap year german, az which the
Young ladies of the hotel impers onatcd
men and vice versa. The costumes we're,
IN say the least. original. The girls In
White pique skirts and tuxedoes. borrowed
from their masculine friends, looked very
dappsy, indeed. while the mea IN deconeto
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-11
SWEET CHALYBEATE
HEALTHY and HAPPY
It's Climate One Of the Most
Salubrious to be
Found.
(special 10 The Times. pIspatcl, !,

FaI r X t. Hff ~ j. - "
a..sWEET CHALYBEATE, IA Sept, 1o.Y
The Sweet chalybeate Springs has Just
recorded the most successful season for
ten Years, The maximum having reached
900 guests the middle Of August. Not
a single case Of fever or any other
trouble has shown itself here, ana there
are to-day no happy guests here. many
OF whom will Finger until October. "
This region Is thoroughly drained by
sDunlap's Creek. "a swift crystal strs am,
and the rolling condition Of the sur
rounding country !; the sanitary condition
and drainage will forever preclude the
least local cause for sickness, The Sweet
chalybeata has an Spnbsoker record for
health and pleasure.
Among some Of the late and popular
guests OF The placa are; Mr., = r.
Hunter and Wife. Marlipston, w, Va;
Mrs. a. NJ. Agelesto, Ir.. Miss Landon
Walton. Norfolk. VA; Mr.. s. II, fonge,
Richmond. Va; Miss Bessie Kelley, Miss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-11
RichrnOnd's Greatest
Hosiery Counters.


We are making q specially
& this season of School Stock.
8ings. The IS e. M.
Thread, either Isle orsMaco,
is the greatest thing in Stock
Nil1gs this season e; j! \. Double 9. wear
an and no more to pay.
25c pair rantecd Stockings for
misses and boys-the y X NJ !
thread they are made OF tho superior.
4-thread Isle and mace, all sizes
and WEIGHTS. Il. 5 N ysi'.
4 zoe a 5pair--N onnens Fine Gauge silk.
Finished Stockings ~, 4. }i u
Il IL 1-2c d pair-yNomen's and Misses
Lace. in black or tan ;5wonen's fancy
or plain gauge, in double heel and
toe; m isses' fine ribbed and boys
3 heavy ribbed stockings. 81
2Dc a pair--W omens 44c Imported
Black Dropstitch and Lace Stock
ings. II. .3i
Zoe pair.-C hildren's Seamless Solid
Black Ribbed School Stockings, III
4 y I &c d pa i'm Kisses sc Tan and
Brown Lace Stockings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-11
gowns, filn1v fascinators, and some even
with poke bonnets to add to their charms,
were Slmnly hlo 5sio.i

gowns, filn1Y fascinators, and some even
with poke bonnets to add to their charms,
We're simply Irresistible
Among those participating were Mes
danes John Munce, OF Richmond, George
Raymond Frost Of New York Purdy.
OF 1.awrencevillc; Cooper, of Danville;
Mallory and Gardener. of Washington, ~.
OF Williams burg. Misses Bendall, Hayllie;
steger Gillian Adair. Mary Steger.
Caroline Steger, and Miss Harriet Gaze
more Purdy, and a number Of pretty girls
and beaux from New Castle, MessIs, Jno.
s.. Munce. Jno, S, Munce, ss Jr.. Chas.
Crump, Richmond: Gardner, Washington.
d, CT, Blair, Martin, Jones, Aiken, Cald-
we'll. and Or, Bernard Caldwell,
Wednesday night came off The long
talked Of bal.poudri in which every one
assumed the grace and dignity OF by-gone
days. and made the ball room floor a
scene Of coultly beauty.
Thursday was the usual hop and Friday
"A good old country "Brea X Down. at
Craig City Inn in honor Of the reunion
OF Confederate Veterans now In town.
This affair starting AT cisht-thirty and
continuing till lye-thirty, more than full
filled the anncipations of the participants
from bel Air. many Of whom had never
seen one of 4 is kind before. II II
w eunesday ana lueSday MORNINGS VIII
messed two charming eauestr TRAN parties
to- Ripley Springs and Sinking Creek
given by the beallx to the most popular
| young ladies' OF the hotel The one 10
| Ridley Springs was supplemented by a
delightful bowling party TO the Misses
Ripley
a BOWLING PARTY.
Wednesday Mr.. Cbas Crump gave a
| delightful Bowling Party TO the Misses
steger, Of Richmond All ille guests
regret the departure Of the charming
Munce family, but the young damsels Of
the hotel are simply unconsolable oYer