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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
Reware of COuuferfesfs.

''DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve" writes j. L. Tucker of Cen.
tire, Ala. Il have used it in my family
for Piles, Cuts and Burns for years and
can recommend it to be the best Salve
on the market. Every family should keep
1t, as it is an Invaluable household rem
edy, and should always be kept on hand
for immediate USE" Mrs. Samuel Gage
of North Bush, n. Y, says: Il have had
a fever sore on my ankle for twelve
years that the doctors could not cure.
All sa yes and blood remedies proved
worthless | could not walk for over two
years. Finally [ was persuaded to try
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sa've, which has
completely cured me. It is wonderful
relief" DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures WI bout leaving scar Sold by
Stangls Drug Store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09

The Yule log is remnant of the
JUL, W hen the Scandinayians used to
god Thor. In some parts of old Eng
land bringing in the Yule log was the
principal ceremony of Christmas eve.
Part of the log was carefully preserv-
ed to light the Yule log of the succeed
ing year. 1t was believed that a piece
of the log in the house was a security
against fire, and if a squirting person
entered the room while it was burning
all sorts of i'll luck would come to
the family.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
Ancestor wor.hip I'm Chin..

Every Chinaman is supposed to pos
sess three souls One goes into the
ground at burial, one into the IAN
cestral tablet and one into the realm
of spirits. 1t is partly in order to pro
vide the last with those things which
are requisite to it's we'll being that
ancestor worship is kept up, departed
ancestors often taking revenge on the
living for any negligence on their part
in the performance of the customary
rites for the dead by bringing some
calamity upon the household These
rites of the dead" are performed for
all over ten years of age. with the hope
of delivering them from hades or of
improving their condition there. They
last for periods that vary according to
the age and wealth of the deceased
for children and young people from
seven days to a month"; for a middle
aged man of ordinary means from a
month to forty-nine days.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
A Notable Baptism i.

Do modern records contain anything
to equal the following entry in the
parish register of Old Wilmington
Derbyshire: Thomas Ashton, son OF
Mr.. Arthur and Mrs. Jane Buckley
was baptized July 1, 1744. Godfathers
Edward Downs, esq.,, great-great-great
great-uncle; Dr. Charles Ashton, great
great-great-uncle; Joseph Ashton, gent.
great great great uncle. Godmothers
Mrs. Wood, neutrality-suspicious.
aunt; Mrs. Wainwright, great-great-
grandmother; Mrs. Green, greatgrand-
mother. Registered at the request of
Joseph Ashton Of Landon, gent, who
nominated the godfathers and god
mothers, believing they are not to be
paralleled in England"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09

A correspondent says that the tight
lacing periods Of history have always
been productive of the greatest genius
es, the loose dressing periods the re-
verse. Bacon Shakespeare. Drake,
Marlborough, Thackeray, Dickens,
Scott-to mention only a few names
were born when chroniclers and fash
ion artists reveal to us the fact that
women were never satisfied till they
could span their waists" and while
eighteen inches was the fashionable
standard, many fashionable girls and
women possessed waists fully two or
three inches smaller"
But Thackeray said he would as lief
marry girl with a bumped back as
one with an eighteen inch waist.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
PAIR OF SMALL ARMS WE'RE THROWN
AROUND MY NECK.

AhOOA>O M NHACh
porter could undress him. Neverthe-
less he fell asleep in my arms, and as
the porter was busy I concluded to I'M
dress him myself.
"Wake up! l said, shaking him.
He opened his eyes. "Has the sand
man been around?' was his first ques-
ton.
II should think so: long ago. It's bed
time"
1t was a hard hunt I had all over
his little body for buttons, but found
them. His shoe laces were in knot
but united them and put him to bed
in his undergarments. Giving me a
hug like a bear cub he fell back on the
pillow and was asleep before I could
cover him up.
Before turning in myself l took a
look at him to assure myself he was
all right. Drawing the curtains, the
lamplight fell on his face What
picture of innocence! Where was he
going? He didn't know Who took
care of him? He didn't care. Perhaps
the parent who had sent for him was
at that moment anxious about him
and regretted letting him come in such
a way. l had dread that he would
wake up in the middle of the night
with collie. But if his parent worried,
| if l worried, there was one who was
not in the least troubled about him. It
was himself.
| In tho MONT I 6rno m oil that 7 no
| ing garroted. l awoke and found my
self tightly clasped around the neck
put my hand up to discover what
was choking me and felt a tiny arm
with a hand on it no bigger than my
watch and five soft little fingers A
stream Of lamplight came in where
the curtains hung loose. 1t revealed
the boy sound asleep. How he got
there l didn't know. and l doubt if he
knew himself.
| The next morning he resumed his
negotiations with the passengers to
raise Christmas money, but the most
impudent thing he did was to ask me
before This to me. who had spent
money for him and had taken such care
Of him.
| l felt touch on my shoulder and
turned my head. A gentleman in the
seat behind me, with a benevolent face
and twinkle in his eye. was looking
at me-
"One can admire even iglpudence."
he said. ''if it amounts to. genius. This
boy is certainly q genius OF effrontery
He ought to be encouraged. What do
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
QUEER CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
Small Particles OF Radium Presented
by London Women.

Small Particles OF Radium Presented
by London Women.
There is this to be said of the latest
fad of London society women-the Civ
ing of small particles of radium as
Christmas presents-that none of the
recipients can complain of having re-
ceived a cheap gift. To give radium in
this way costs from $40 to $50, the out
fit necessary therefor consisting of a
"spintharscope" and a speck of the
new metal hardly big enough to be
seen with the naked eye.
Sir William CrOokes, the English sci
enlist. invented the spinthariscope,
which is a kind Of microscope through
which small quantities of the precious
stuff can be examined to better ad-
vantage. The spinthariscOpe sold by
a London chemist who has the radium
monopoly is about the size of finger
ring case and has an opening for the
eye something like that in Il child's
kaleidoscope. By taking the apparatus
into darkened room and squirting
through the eyehole one can see flashes
Of constantly varying light shooting in
all directions, like miniature fireworks
The idea of making Christmas gifts
of radium has proved uncommOnly in
fictitious, and the run on the chemists
stock necessitated hasty cOmmunica-
ton with the firms in Bavaria and Aus
tria who supply most of the radium
that reaches England. - Washington
Post
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
Raising
as
Funds

- WAS going home to spend Christ
mas. AS / had no children-in-
deed, was not married-holidays
especially Christmas, bored me.
I wished the season were over and the
new year begun. The train pulled out
of the station, and l took up news
paper.
Suddenly my paper was crushed back
on my face, pair of small arms were
kEown around my neck and the round
s~sf a boy about four years old was
thrust within an inch of my nose. By
what right he assumed to treat per-
feet stranger in this demonstrative
fashion | could not conceive
''You little scamp, what do you
mean?"
''I'm goin' home to spend Christmas"
At that moment the conductor came
along for tickets and told me that the
boy had been put in his charge. He
was to meet his father at ST. Louis.
The little imp unclasped his hands as
suddenly as he had clasped them and
made a dash for the door I dashed
after him, reviling the parent who
would put child his age in the care
of conductor and dragged him back.
This | did a dozen times during the
day. When not trying to get on the
platform he was trying to sell an old
knife (no blades to the passengers to
raise Christmas money. At first they
put him away, some of them impa-
tiently, others gently, but he was so
persistent and got up such remarkable
financial schemes that at last every
one in the car was laughing at him.
There was something in this ire
spOnsible naturalness that won my
heart. At nightfall, since there was no
one to pay any attention to him, I
called the porter, fed him and told
him to make up the child's berth,
which happened to be directly opposite
my own. Then the boy got sleepy, and
/ told him the sandman was COM
ing around to weight his lids, and if
he didn't keep awake till he was I'M
dressed he wouldn't see the old fellow.
wished to keep him awake till the
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
PeriShabIe Pearls,

Pearls are perishable. They cannot
be considered a first rate investment
like diamonds After a time they de-
cay. Sometimes a fine specimen will
lose it's luster and beauty within few
months, so that the possessor Of such
treasures does we'll to keep them put
away in a sealed place. They consist
of thin films overlaid one upon another,
with more or less animal matter be-
tween the layers. and it is no wonder
that they deteriorate.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
Old Ideas About Christmas.

Even as late as 1853 there was some
doubt as to the exact date of Christ
mas, the old count bringing it to the
5th of January, the new count giving
us the 25th of December, which is 1.-The
day we celebrate" In DevOnshire
England, it, is believed that if the sun
shines at noon on Christmas day a
plentiful apple crop may be looked for
in the following year.-National Illus
trated Magazine.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO

LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that be
is the senior partner of the firm Of F. J..
Cheney & Co., doing business in the city
of Toledo, county and state aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum of
One Hundred Dollars for each and every
case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence. this 9th day of December,
A. D., 1896.
49, A. w. GLEASON,
seal a. ~o,,,r pns,,o
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mnc.
Gus surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free F. ]. Cheney & Co,
B~ Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
Making Friends Every Day.

This can truthfully be said of JELL,O
ICE CREAM POWDER the new pro-
duct for making the most delicious ice
cream you ever ate. Everything in the
package. Nothing tastes so good in hot
weather. All grocers are placing it in
stock If your grocer can't supply you
send Is cents for packages by mail.
Four kinds; vanilla, chocolate, staw berry
and unhavored Address The Genessee
Pure Food Co., Box 295. LIE Roy, \. Y.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
The Sheriff's Christmas Dinner.

Deacon Johnson glib a dinner
At he cabin Christmas day;
AK de preacher, all de deacons-
Nary deacon stay away.
An hit sholy did look scrumptious
When dey got de table sot-
Chickin, pCssum meat an turkey,
All so brown an smollin hot!
Den de preacher ak de blessin',
An des bar'ly hab got dun
When de sheriff bus de do in,
An Br'er Johnson tuck an run!
Den de sheriff lick he mustache.
An he says ter ole Sis Lou,
swell. All see Alive missed de deacon
But All think de dinner II dor
Frank LeSlies Popular Monthly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
ashse. and Boots.

Gypsies carry their babies in old
shawls slung over their shoulders and
tied about the waist. North American
Indians carry their babies on the backs
of squaws-cradle and all. But the
Eskimo women of Labrador carry their
babies in their boots. These boots come
up to the knee and are wide at the top.
with a flap in front In these the little
brown babies live and are happy
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
Qualified His Statement.

She-To think that you once declared
that you would love me as long as you
lived! And now, although we have not
been married q year, you care nothing
at all about me. He-But, you see,
when | told you l would love you as
long as | lived l wasn't feeling very
well, and really didn't think l should
live long!
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
Pretty Solemn,

Father (who has been called upon in
the city and asked for his daughters
hand)-Louise, do you know what
solemn thing it is to be married? Lou
ise-Oh, yes, pa, but it is a good deal
more solemn being single.-Judy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
Misplaced Devotion.

He (bitterly)-If [ We're rich you'd
marry me readily enough! She-Don't,
Gussie, don't! Such devotion breaks
my heart! He-What do you mean?
She-Often have you praised my beau
ty, but never before my common sense!
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents, are every day occurren
ces. 1t behooves everybody to have re-
liable satve handy and there's none as
good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Burrs,
Cuts, Sore, Eczema and Piles disappear
quickly under its soothing effect. Csc at
IL. j. Stangls drug store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09

Alone among animals the dog has
chosen to desert his own kith and kin,
and, bridging an almost impossible
gulf, he has resolutely taken sides
with man. No other animal has done
it.-Maurice Maeterlinck.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
a MiStu Ike.

Its mistake to marry too young"
remarked the wise guy.
well, at any rate. it's a mistake
that isn't often repeated" murmured
the simple mug.-Philadelphia Record.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09
a Costly Mistake

Blunders are sometimes very expen
slve. Occa -ionally life itself is the pic,
of mistake. bu- you'll never be wrons
if you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills 70
Dyspepsia, Dizziness. Headache, Liver o
Bowel troubles. They are gentle We
thorough. 25c at H j. Stargl's drns
store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-09

When a man has greatness thrust
upon him he has mighty little inclina-
ton to dodge.-Puck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
CREW OF THE LENA MUST
STAY IN SAN FRANCISCO
Terms of Parole of Crew of Russian
Cruiser Are Made Pub
Iic

Washington, Sept. 19.- Admiral
Goodrich has telegraphed the navy de-
partment that he has forwarded by
mail a full report of the agreement he
entered into with Capt. Berlinsky, of
the Russian vessel Lena. for the parole
OF officers and crew of that ship. This
provided for their freedom of the city
of San Francisco. but they must not
go beyond the bounds of the city dur
ing the continuance of the present war
and under no condition can they be
permitted to return to Russia except
upon the conclusion of an agreement
on that point between Russia and
Japan which would relieve us of any
responsibility.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
CAPATAL OF PARAGUAY
NOW UNDER A SIEGE
Demand Made on President Orondez
of Uruguay, For Terms of
Peace.

Buenos Ayres. Sept. 19-Dispatches
received here declare the revolution
lists in Paraguay have concentrated
their land forces on the railroad near
the capital and will endeavor TO starye
the government forces there into sub
mission. It also is reported that Bas-
lilo MunOz, successor to Gen. Apricio
Saraivia as head Of the revolutionary
forces in Uruguay, has written 10 Pres
ident Ordonez asking him TO propose
conditions OF peace. OTdOneZ is said
10 have replied that. while the govern
ment was not prepared 10 offer terms,
any equitable proposals would be en-
tertained. The public has little hope
that these negotiations VIII bring
about peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
PRINCE BISMARCK
YIELDS TO DISEASE
Son of the "Iron Chancellor" Dies of
Cancer of LiVer-Was
Diplomat.

Friedrichsruhe. Sept. 19.-Prince
Herbert Bismarck. soldier. diplomat.
lawyer and legislator, eldest son OF
the late Prince Otto Bismarck, the
great chancellor of the German en-
pire. died here yesterday morning at
1O:15 O'Clock after a lingering illness
For several weeks there had been no
hope of his recovery, as it was known
that his ailment was cancer of the
river.
Nicholas Henry Ferdinand Herbert.
second Prince Won Bismarck, was born
in Berlin Dec. 2S, 1919. He was edu-
Gated for military life, but decided
to follow the intricacies of affairs of
state and the allurements of diplO-
macy. Herbert was a more eloquent
speaker than his father whose imper-
iOus independence he inherited. His
diplomatic life was short but brilliant.
ending practically with the retirement
of his father from office March Is.
1890. For four years before that he
had been at the head of the foreign
Office and previously had been under
secretary. He also had been minister
to The Hague, following secretarial
positions at the courts of London and
st. Petersburg, where he distinguished
himself for tact and shrewdness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
ILLINOIS CORN CROP
DAMAGED BY WIND
Flood Tears Out Portion of New
Dam in Rock River at Ster-
ling.

Sterling. H., Sept. ia terrific
rain and electrical storm swept over
this section of Illinois yesterday.
Thousands of acres of corn was fiat
tened. Half of the new dam on Rock
river was washed out, and there are
many washouts on the ST. Paul road
along the Mississippi.
Bloomington. H.. Sept. ia storm
Saturday night fattened the corn crop
in several counties near here. causing
enormous loss. Three inches of rain
fell. The corn down will not rise.
Winona, Mimi, Sept. 19.-HaiI yes
terday stripped the cOrnfields in the
vicinity of Weaver. Mimi, and Alma,
Wis, totally destroying the crops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
MAN MURDERED BY
LITTLE DAUGHTERS
To Prevent His Marrying They Split
His Head and Cut it Off
With an Ak.

Marlin. Texas. Sept. 19.-Because
their father, a widower, was about
to remarry. and because he had
threatened to kill them. the two little
daughters of c. S. Stewart murdered
him with an AK early yesterday morn
ing as he was asleep on the veranda
of his home near here. One girl is
II years old and the other is y. They
have confessed. having been arrested
because of bloodstains on their cloth
ing. The girls are pretty and mtelli-
gent. The fathers threat to kill them
arose from the fact that they had de-
stroyed letter 10 Stewart from their
prospective stepmother. The children
split Stewards head and then chop
ped it off. The man was a rich
farmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
ASKS $2oo.ooo FOR A SUGGESTION
Attorney Says He Gave Mitchell Idea
That Settled Strike.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, Sept. 19.-Presi-
dent John Mitchell has arrived here
TO attend a conference OF lawyers for
the defense in the case of \. D. Wales.
an attorney of Birmingham. y. Y.
who has sued Mitchell and the United
Mine Workers for 5000. 600 for a sug-
gestion which he claims he made to
Mitchell and which he alleges was the
means of settling the great strike two
years ago. Mitchell declined 10 make
any statement, but al the trial it is un-
derstood that he Will make a denial
that he acted on any suggestion made
bv Wales
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
Train Was Behind Time.
DOWIE MORE THAN PROPHET
With Great Pomp He So Proclaims
Himself Before Congregation.

Chicago, Sept. 10 I stand here
today as the high priest on earth and
the first apostle of the Christian Cath
that higher Priest in heaven Clad in
costly robes of glory" his hands up
lifted above a brass pedestal which
was surmOunted by an eagle with
wings Outspread. with a background
of 500 robed choristers, and facing
5000 members of his host and visitors,
John Alexander Dowie formally sane
tilted himself yesterday afternoon in
Shiloh Tabernacle as more than a
prophet and less than divine. He will
be known hereafter as John AleXan-
der"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
DYNAMITE UNDER BAND STAND
Explosion Kills Auditor of Concert
Another Fatally Hurt.

Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. ia dyna-
mite explosion under the Alta Italian
band during a concert yesterday after
noon killed one auditor. fatally injured
another and seriously wounded sever
al others. There were 1000 people in
the crowd. For some months there
has been strong rivalry between two
bands made up of Italians, and several
times the police have interfered to
prevent blOOdshed. Yesterday bomb
was placed under the stand and ex-
ploded. None of the musicians was
injured. \ riot followed which the
police Quelled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
ITALIAN STRIKE
QUICKLY ENDED
Socialist Movement Inaugurated in
Morning Brought to An
End at Noon.

Rome, Sept. 19.-The strike situa-
ton is improving Premier Giolette
left today for Racconigi, and Pied
mont. to perform his official duty as
crown notary of registering the birth
Of a crown prince.
Rome. Sept 19.-The workmen,
shortly afternoon. decided to abandon
the strike and the city resumed its
normal aspect
Strikers at Turin have destroyed a
considerable amount OF property. Re-
Inducements of 1000 troops have been
sent to Genoa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
WHITE MAN
Louisiana Mob Strings Up SectiC n
Foreman Who Killed
Conductor.
NOVELTY IN THAT SECTION
Georgia Negro Who Shot White Man
is Melted Summary Pun
ishment.

Alexandria. La. Sept. l9.-JOhn ALI
son. white. foreman of 4 track gang.
shot and killed Conductor Warren
Baldwin n McGeehe station on the
Iron Mountain railroad yesterday and
was Immediately lynched by the other
members of the train crew. \ strong
effort was made TO save the murderer.
who pleaded for his life. but the lynch
|ers overpowered those guarding ALI
son and hung their victim TO a tree.
Dispute About Ticket.
Baldwin and Allison had dispute
.about a ticket on the train. and Allison
told Baldwin he would kill him on sight
lat McGeehes station. The conductor
paid no attention to the threat. While
the passengers were alighting from the
train Allison shot and almost instantly
Killed Baldwin.
The mob formed quickly. and before
Baldwin was dead rope was placed
.aroUnd Allison's neck and he was
strung up.
The lynching has created great ex-
citement, as Allison is the first white
man to be executed by a mob for the
murder of another white man in that
section.
Lynch Negro iu GeorGin.
RoystOn. Ga, Sept. 19.-JOhn Ware,
ColOred, who shot c. y. Daniel, son of
George Daniel. near Danielsville. after
a quarrel over a trivial matter, yes
terday was taken from officers by a
mob between here and Gainesville and
lynchcd. The negro fed after the
shooting. but was captured. Hearing
that a mob was forming. the sheriff
started with Ware to Gainesville. but
the mob caught up with the party. The
negro's body was riddled with bullets
Daniel, though seriously shot, is still
alive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-19
FIRST ENCAMPMENT OPENS
Roosevelt Sends Regrets to Spanish
War Veterans Meeting.

St. Louis, Sept. 19.-The first annual
national encampment of the United
Spanish War Veterans commenced to-
day at the worlds fair grounds. 4
letter was read from President RoOse-
welt expressing great regret at his in
ability to be present.