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The Washington times., 1904-11-11
PRESIDENTS BOOK is
PUT INTO ITALIAN

The election of Mr.. Roosevelt mas been
made the occasion Of the Issuance Of an
Italian translation of his book, THE
Strenuous Life"
The newspapers in Rome print ap-
preciatiye articles on the election Of
President Roosevelt.
The 'OsseTvatore Romano" Official
organ Of the Vatican, says.
Mr.. Roosevelt, while an eminent
statesman. able diplOmatist. and elo-
quent writer, is showing depth and
brOaduess.'
The Washington times., 1904-11-11
MAJOR GENERAL WADE
FAV0RS THE CANTEEN

Mai. Gen. James F. Wade. command
ing the Division OF the Philippines,
makes a plea in his annual report for
the restoration OF the army canteen.
and recommends that the tour of Of
fcers In the Philippines shall be limited
10 two years.
The Washington times., 1904-11-11
TWO VERMONT BEETS
PRESENTED TO ROOSEVELT

A couple OF large beets from "old
Vermont were among the unique SOU
Venirs presented 70 the President this
morning as a token OF esteem ana "a
recognition OF his victory.
The beets We're given 10 the President
By II. j. MOultOn and NJ O. Hooker. two
OF the members OF the Vermont state
Association OI this city.
The visitors also presented the Presi-
dent with a set Of resolutions indorsing
him, witch were adopted prior 10 the
election.
The Washington times., 1904-11-11
THE EEw ORDER OF THINGS.

Have you ever witnessed a battle?'
asked the fair girl.
NO" he replied. You must remem-
ber that j have been "A war cOrrespon-
dent during the greater part of my stir
ring career. Chicago Record Herald.
The Washington times., 1904-11-11
Praises Subordinates.

The report concludes with the follow
ing statement
1T has been my endeavor 10 maintain
a credltable degree Of efficiency among
the employees Of this department, and
10 personally discharge 10 the best of
my ability the duties incumbent upon
me.
Il would be lacking Ia appreciation #
did not take this opportunity to thank
the Commissioners for their considera-
ton and support. and the employees
under me for their faithful and efficient
services. especially Assistant Assessor
r. Frederick Alvey. for his valuable
efficient, and untiriug assistance In the
administration Of this Office His serV-
ices cannot by me be overestimated-
The Washington times., 1904-11-11
Play grounds Needed.

Additional land for Fairgrounds is
needed about a number of the schools
where the children now use the streets.
Tits is demanded as matter of safety,
as a relief TO adjoining residences, and
in order that the children may enjoy
needed exercise. In this connection the
board desires 10 cooperate with those
public spirited citizens who are estab-
fishing Fairgrounds ntted with elemen-
Iary athletic apparatus.
The hoard taxes great satisfaction III
the increased interest in, and attendance
upon. the night schools. The removal OF
the age limit has brought in a large
number of adults. Rooms crowded with
the youth. the middle-aged. and the
gTay-haircd of both sexes. present one
of the most pathetic as well as the most
promising sights OF the school system.
The cadet battalion, under the able
management Of Director Hughes. and
the careful and perfect Instruction in
drill and maneuvers by Col Burton
Ross is a credit to the schools and
District IL Is now fully equipped with
new s-es and accouterments
The board desires TO repeat its high
estimate of the able and devoted serV-
ices of Superintendent Stuart. and 10
acknowledge the value Of his efficient
cooperation in everything pertaining TO
the interests of the schools, and the at
tention OF the Commissioners is respect
fully asked 10 his exhaustive report.
which presents in detail every feature
of the school system. and every ele-
ment Of school administration
The Washington times., 1904-11-11
Arrear Taxes.

As 10 arrear taxes the report sets
forth that strenuous efforts have been
made during the past year to notify
all delinquents as 10 arrears Of taxes.
both real and personal. with the result
that there are unpaid at this date
much smaller aggregate Of taxes thar at
any other period in the history OF the
office A."
The Washington times., 1904-11-11
P!ats Needed.

For many years all the departments
OF the District government have been
in urgent need Of comprehensive and
accurate plats of the county. and Of
a system whereby each and every par
eel Of land therein might be readily
identified.
Because Of the lack Of such plats.
and Of such a system, and the result
ing impracticability Of accurately de-
scribing such parcels OF land in adver-
tlsements fer sale for delinquent taxes,
the District has been obliged % cancel
innumeTable tax sales. thereby losing
revenue which would otherwise be paid
for penalties and interest
The Washington times., 1904-11-11
MORE BUILDINGS
FOR CITY SCHOOLS
This Need Emphasized by
Education Board.
ANNUAL REPORT MADE TODAY
Lack Of Fairgrounds at Schools Also
Pointed 0ut-Buildings Should
Be Made Safe.

The Board of Education today submit
ted its annual report 10 the District
Commissioners. saying:
"The necessity for several new school
buildings i'm the rapidly growing suburbs
of Petworth. Brightwood Park, Chevy
Chase, and TenleytOwn is very plain 10
the Board. and has been provided for IN
its estimates in recognition OF strong
reasons submitted by several citizens
associations, and as the result OF It's
own observations. The Board regrets
that these estimates have not been al
lowed 10 go forward TO Congress.
Next 10 securing sufficient num-
Der of school buildings is the question
of making them safe. Quite number
stin retain the old style of wooden
stairways. The board has heretofore
called attention 10 this imperiling Of
the lives of children, and earnestly re-
peats its warnings.
The Washington times., 1904-11-11
DISTRICT PROPERTY VALUES
INCREASE THREE MILLION
CONTINUED from First Page }

Ommends an increase In salary of $3.50
yearly for w r Sullivan. who is in
charge of the department. He also
speaks highly Of the efficiency of the
clerks in the various branches under
him. and SAYS special credit is due them
for their efforts.
The Assessor speaks Of the urgent
necessity Of his office being supplied
with plats and descriptions OF the sur
rounding county as follows:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
I know a jolly old maiden lady,
A lady Of high degree,
Who never goes to bed-without
A drink of Rocky Mountain Tea.
H. J. Stangl.
SrOughrOn.

Will Dearborn had his right hand
hurt in the water wheel at the mill
Thursday afternoon, but the full extent
of the injury could not be ascertained
just at the time.
July 1st will see the advancement of
our postoffice to the rank OF second
class Office, the receipts for the twelve
months ending March 31st having reach
ed the required sum of $4,000. In fact
the gain for the year has been at rate
that if it keeps up will give us free de-
livery ina couple of years. Last postal
year the receipts fell about S73 short of
$4,000, while this year they amount to
So, 1896 "a.
While engaged in tarring the roof of
the Hotel Waldorf feed stable Monday
morning, Robert Daverkosen fell from
the roof and broke his neck dying few
minutes later. He came up from James
vile to look for work Tuesday of last
week and since his arrival had been
staying at the Waldorf. For some days
he had been employed with J G Kear-
ney, Of GAINESVILLE, ia tarring roofs and
had almost completed the barn roof
from which he fell. The distance to the
SIOuuO w oo tWOuty AOCG VI HuoiO ouO hO
landed heavily on ais head upon some
logs lying by the side of the building.
The trial of George Ham, who was ar
rested in March on the charge of selling
picked pork in the picking of which it
was alleged that poisonous chemicals
had been used, took place in the munich
pal court in Madison Monday and Tues
day and resulted in the acquittal Of Mr..
Ham. The case was decided by Judge
G K Tenney, who presided in the ab-
sence of Judge Donovan. Mr. Ham was
defended by Clancy & Loverud 10 the
course of the trial it developed that
while the prosecution alleged the pres
ence of poisonous substances 10 the pork
sold by Mr. Ham analyses made by
prominent chemists in Milwaukee and
Chicago failed to discover anything at
all injurious or detrimental to health.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Evansville


Albert Webb has sold his farm ia the
town Of Magnolia to Ralph Harvey.
Consideration $65 per acre. @
The managers of the Evansville Fair
association are already making extensive
preparations for promising fair this
fall.
j X P Porter has given up living here
in town and has returned to his farm in
Cooksville, where he can enjoy himself.
The Miller boys near Cooksville are
the first to report having gotten their
oat crop sown. They are always noted
as being early in the season.
Mrs Josiah Sperry had the misfortune
to fall and seriously injure her right hip;
at present she is lying as comfor cable as
could be expected, and her many friends
hope for speedy recovery.
1t is announced that Prof J S Taylor
and Miss Elizabeth Palmer, both of
GAINESVILLE, will be married in June.
Both young people are we'll known in
this city and many friends extend con-
CALCULATIONS.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Good For Children

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate re-
lief in all cases of Cough. Group and La.
Grippe because it does not pass immedi-
areiy into the stomach. but takes effect
right At the seat of the trouble It draws
out the inflammation, heals and soothee
and cures permanently by enabling the
lungs to contribute pure life giving and
life sustaining oxygen to the blood and
tissues One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant TO take and it ia good alike for
young and old Sold by Stangls drug
store
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
A Great Sensation

There was big sensation in Leesville,
Ind, when w. Ell. Brown OF that place,
who was expected to die, had his life
saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. He writes: II endured
insufferable agonie- from AS lima, but
your New Di-covery gave me immediate
relief and soon thereafter effected COM
plete cure" Similar cures of Consump-
ton. Pneumonia, Bronchitis and Grip
are numerous. It's the peerless remedy
for all throat and lung troubles Price
Soc, and 100. Guaranteed by Wilson
Bros, Druggists. Trial bottles Free
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Robbed The Grave

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver Of Philadelphia, as follows:
Il was in an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite, growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given me
up. Then was advised to use Electric
Bitters; to my great joy, the first bottle
made decided improvement. contin-
ued their use for three weeks, and am
now a we'll man. | know they robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only 30 cents,
guaranteed, at Wilson Bros drug store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
The Charm worked Too wen.

A story of witchcraft in east Africa
was told at meeting Of the Folklore
society by Robert Webb. A man ap-
piled to witch doctor for powerful
charm to kill an enemy He was given
parcel to bury in the path down
which the victim was to walk. To test
Its efficacy the man buried 1t just out
side the door of the witch doctors hut.
A female slave of the magician was
the first to leave the hut and on pass
ing the spot fell dead The witch doc
tor sued his client for the value of the
dead slave, and the cases,was tried be-
fore the native courts.-LondOn Mail.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Shooting CrOcOdiles by LampIight.

In the West Indies crOcodiles are Of
ten shot at night. The hunter, with a
lantern, sits in canoe in one of the
creeks which the crocodiles infest. The
crocodiles are attracted by the light
and swim toward the canoe. Their eyes
shine out in the darkness and form
good targets for the hunters bullets.
Sometimes dozen crocodiles are shot
in night.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Are You a Dyspepsic?.

II you are dyspeptic you owe it to
yourself aud your friends to get Will
Dyspepsia annoysthe dyspeptic's friends
because his disease >ours his disposition
as we'll a. his stomach Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure will not only cure dyspepsia.
indigestion and sour stomach, but this
palat Idle. reconstructive tonic digestant
strengthens the whole digestive appar-
atus, and swletens the life as we'll as the
stomacN. When you take Kodol Dys-
pspsia Cure the food ynu eat is enjoyed.
It is digested. assimilated and it's nutri.
emit properties appropriated by the blood
and tissues Health ia the result. Sold
by Stangl's drug store
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
MacarOnfc Verse.

more than one language or one Ian
guage twisted to appear like another
For example, long poem on wine
dating from early in the sixteenth cen
fury, begins:
The best tree. IF we take intent.
Inter ligna fructifera,
Is4the vine tree by good argument.
Dulcia ferens pondera.
Another example of the second kind
mentioned is Dean Swlft's imitation
Latin poem beginning "Mollis abuti.
hasan acuti," which in English reads,
'MOlly's a beauty, has an acute eye"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
The Nickel Plate Road

will sell tickets to Cleveland, O., aud re-
turn, account of National Baptist Ami
versary, on May 10Th. 18th and 18th, at
rate of one fare for the round-trip, plus
% cents. Tickets good going date of
sale. By depositing same, extended re-
turn limit of June 10th may be secured.
Through service to New Tork Citv. POS
ton AID other Eastern lo,nE No .-x,.---s
faie charged on any train on the Nickel
Plate Road. Meals on American Club
Meal Plan, ranging in price from 35c to
$1OO; also service A la Carte. Chicago
depot: La Sale and Van Buren, Sts. the
only Passenger station in Chicago on the
Elevated Loop. City Ticket Offices, Ill
Adams Street and Auditorium Annex.
Phone Central POST.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
StilI Obscure.

Josiah" asked Mrs. Chugwater
holding her finger on the place in the
paper where she had been reading,
what does 'eke' mean?"
1T means ALSO in addition like
wise, responded Mr.. Chugwater.
Cant you tell from the other words
IN the sentence?'
No. and that doesn't seem to make
1t any palmer, either" she said, pro-
ceeding to read: The lower classes
of Chinese also, in addition. likewise
out miserable existence. What's the
sense of that. I'd like to know r'-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
CORRESPONDENCE.
Milton.

At meeting of the Citizens associa-
ton last week. B Fl Wells. 6 r Boss and
w A McEwan were appointed commit
tee to solicit subscriptions for the organ
ization of local company to buy the
plant of the Milton Gas c 1t az
pears that the present company is forced
to sell at great sacrifice. The plant
can be bought for less than half its cost
the price being S. 600.
Pres Dalard started Thursday for
Ithaca, \ I, where he will yisi. his
brother who is professor in Cornell
university. From there he will go to
Alfred, n Y, where he will lecture April
81 upon Wagner and Pal fal April %
he will address the stu 1ents of the the
illogical seminary upon Church Music
and Liturgics.
The committee appointed by the Git
liens association to canvass the village
reported at special meeting SATURDAY
evening that 1S9 electors were canvassed
of whom 142 favored village incorporation
IA were opposed to in aud IS expressed
no opinion About 80 electors were
present at the meeting and the presi-
dent, P NJ Green, was authorized to ap
point committee Of ten to take the
necessary steps for village incorporation.
The presentation of King Henry VIII
at the home of President Daland and
wife on Wednesda' evening was wit
messed by the faculty, trustees THEFT
wives. and other guests, including M
and Mrs Culton of Edgerton. Mrs Da-
land gave brief explanator, sketch of
the play in an interesting and charming
manner. President Daland presided at
the piano and Mrs Kumlien and Miss
Clement sang At the conclusion of the
play light refreshments were served.
The collegians who took part did them
selves great credit and in some instances
exhibited much talent as actors and ora
torical ability, despite the lack of cos
tunes and effective scenic surroundings.
1t was, all in all, decided success and
Mrs Dalahd is to be congratulated upon
her skillful and painstaking labors which
made the presentation of the play pos
sible.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Not His Experience.

Mrs. Henpeck-Let me see, is it ''big-
amist' or ''polygamist?"
Mr.. Henpeck-What are you talking
about?
Mrs. Henpeck--Why, man who has
one wife too many Is a 'bigamist,"
isn't he?
Mr.. Henpeck-Not necessarily Phil-
adelphia Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
A British Treasure.

In the jewel house of the Tower Of
London, the place where the crown
and other, royal insignia are kept, there
Is book bound throughout in gold,
even to the wires of the hinges. It's
clasp Is two rubies set at opposite
ends of four golden links. On one side
there is a cross of diamonds; on the
other the English coat of arms set in
diamonds, pearls and rubies
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

"a mercu Y will surely destroy the sense
of smell aud completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on peescrip-
lions from reputable physicians, rs the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
go I'd you can possibly derive from theu.
Halls Cattrrh Cure, manufactured by F.
J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. O.. contains no
mercury aud is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. In buying Halls
Catarry Cure be sure that YOU get the
genuine. 1t ia [ ken internally and is
,nada IN Toled Ohio. by F. i. Cheney
& Go Testimonials free. Sold by drug
gists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the bes'.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
To Mothers I'm This To - N.

Children who are delicate, feverish
and cross will get Immediate relief from
Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for Chill
drsn. They cleanse the stomach. act on
the liver. r7aking q sickly child strong
an h 4al,' !. s...rt;tn cure uo,na.
~ ny. irl sl-'s 25c y "a. ~ fr.
Address AiI-i. ). 0im~ted. L4Ro,, n. Y
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Made the Cannon Hail. E,t.

The first battle Of the war of 1872
was fought at Sacket's Harbor, July 8,
1872, and consisted of an attack made
upon the village. The inhabitants had
but one gun Of sufficient size and
strength to inflict damage. a 80 pound
err. for which they had no shot. This
difficulty was overcome by the patriot
ism OF the housewives. who tore up
carpets from the floors and with strips
wound the small balls to fit the can
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Feeding ON Souls.

A certain minister applied to his
church for an increase Of salary.
Salary cried one of the members
Salary! Why, thought you worked
for souls"
"And SO do" meekly replied the i'm
pecunious minister, ''but / cannot eat
souls, and, if I could, it would take a
good many souls the size Of yours to
make decent meal"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Remunerative Literature

First AuthOr-What branch of liJera-
ture do you consider the most remu-
Derative for an author?
Second Author (who has just won
rich bride)-Writing love letters to an
heiress
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22
Formal Indeed.

She-The governments legislators
seem to be formal men,
He-How's that?
She-Why. they will never notice
bill until it has been introduced.-New
York Times
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22

Now is the time to clean house
clean your system first. drive out the
microbes of winter with HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. It will keep you we'll all
summer. 35 cents. Tea or tablets. Ell.
j. Stangl.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-22

Now is the time to take a spring
tonic to purify the blood, cleanse the
liver and kidneys of all impurities. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea will do the
business. 35 cents. Tea or tablets. Ell.
j. Stangl
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-12-16

IA the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
No. 257S EQUITY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-12-16
BIDS FOR WARSHIPs.
The Newport News Company
Lowest on a Battleship
And Cruisers.

Bids were opened BY the Navy De-
partment yesterday for the frst.class
battleship New Hampshire and for the
armored cruisers Montana and North
Carolina. The New Hampshire is to
be of 10, 900 tons displacement and is
sister ship TO the Connecticut.
Louisiana, Vermont, Kansas and Min
nesota.
The two cruisers are of Ia. 900 tons
displacement and the same type as the
Tennessee and Washington. The New
port News Shipbuilding Company
made the lowest bid on all the vessels.
The contracts will be awarded in ten
days. The Newport News Company,
however. will be allowed to build only
two of the vessels if the Navy Depart
ment decides TO accept its bids. The
companv's bid on the New Hampshire,
SO, $50, 600, was sos. 900 lower than that
of the nearest competitor. the New
York Shipbuilding Company, whose
bid was So, 74S, 600. The Cramp bid
was next at So, $50, 900.
On the cruisers North Carolina and
Montana the Newport News Shipbuild
ing Company's bid was $3, 725. 900 for
one vessel, TO be completed in thirty
six months, or SO, $40, 900 each for both
vessels. The next lowest bid on the
cruisers was from the Union Iron
Works of San Francisco, (which offered
to build one vessel for So, 500. 600, or
both for 81, $50, 600, to be delivered in
San Francisco within forty two months
from the date of the contract.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-12-16
Louis H. REIN.
For Christmas
And the HoIidays@
We are inviting you to our large
Stock of Useful Presents.


Stock of Useful Presents.
Mems, Ladies' and Children's
Handkerchiefs--in boxes.
Initial and Embroidered
HandkeTchiefs,
Fancy Work Cases,
Toilet Boxes,
Hair Brushes and Comb Cases,
Musical Albums.
Linen Table Sets.
Towels and Napkins,
Children Dresses.
Ladies' Shirt Waists,
Ladies' Skirts,
Gloves, Umbrellas,
Fine Wool Blankets,
Spreads,
Table Covers,
Dress Goods,
Mems Neckties,
Collar and Cuff Boxes.
Suit Cases, Trunks,
A Variety Of Fancy Novelties, such as
Fancy Paper Boxes,
Shaving Sets,
Suspenders in Single Boxes,
Smoking Sets, Sc.
LOUIS II. REIN,
Cor. Main Street and Market Space
H Special sale Thursday OF
Eina Rlankats