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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
BIG SMOKESTACK FRUSTRATED
Fell Against a HOuse-Several Narrow
Escapes from Horrors.

Escapes from dOrrOrS.
Among the plants which suffered
most was the new Mitchell brewery
now in process of erection. The steel
and concrete chimney eighty-fve feet
high, of such strong construction that
it was thought to be impregnable to
the elements. was torn off close to the
ground and crashed in a mass Of ruins
across the street. In it's fall the Chin
Iney tore the side from the store of
William Grams, and had it been a
few feet longer it would have crushed
this building like an eggshell, killing
the people living in the flats in the
upper story. The new brewery build
ing proper also suffered, part of the
walls going down.
The storm then crossed the streets
and ripped portions of the roof from
the old brewery building. At this point
ALSO a large cottonwood tree, two feet
in diameter, was torn out by the roots
and hurled over the cottage of John
Fuller crushing the building. This
was one of the most narrow escapes
from fatalities. Another large tree fell
on the residence of Frank ]. Holmes,
where it now lies in imminent danger
of breaking down the building.
The residence of 7. j. Farlan, across
the street from the Holmes house, was
unroofed. The Segelke & Kohlhaus
Manufacturing. company suffered
heavily, the smokestack being blown
down and part of the roof of the big
factory going. In the same vicinity the
sheet iron roofing was torn from the
sheds of the COlman Lumber COM
pany, and part of the roof of the plan.
ing mill was carried away. The roof
of the John James foundry also went
. in part. A big warehouse filled with
sewer pipe and other merchandise was
completely demolished, as though torn
down by wreckers.
In the retail district the roof Of the
Tanberg Auto company's building was
torn off and hangs over the front Of
the building The storm swept down
on ST. Joseph's cathedral, the largest
church building in the city, which was
at the time filled with people for the
early morning mass. One of the high
steeples was torn loose. fell upon the
shook the structure and terrified the
people inside, and fell with a crash up
on the walk beneath among a crowd OF
people rushing for shelter from the
wind and rain. 1t was almost miracu-
leus that none was killed at this point
The German Lutheran church suf-
fered damage which would have
wiped out many lives had the
storm been three hours later
Two big chimneys crashed through
the roof carrying many tons OF
steel and bricks down into the audi
forum, where the Worshippers would
have assembled few hours later.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Room Doors on the stage

In real life room doors always open
in toward the room itself. On the
stage, however, room doors, as rule,
open outward, or away from the room.
Exits are one of the most difficult parts
of the actors art, and if he or she had
to tumble with the handle, pull the
door toward them, step round it and
pass through they would probably
make a clumsy dodge Of it. That Is
why, as a rule, doors are constructed
to open outward at a push.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Betty's Gift.

A Lancashire vicar was asked by the
choir to call upon old Betty, who was
deaf, but who insisted in joining in the
solo of the anthem, and to ask her
only to sing in the hymns. He shouted
into her ear, Betty, I've been request
ed to speak to you about your sing
ing" At last she caught the word
singing" and replied: 'Not to me be
the praise, sir. It's a gift."-Pall Mall
Ca1ot+o
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Hardened by SuIphuric Acid.

Hardening an ordinary drill in sui
phuric acid, states the English Me-
chanic, makes an edge that will cut
tempered steel or facilitate cutting
hard rock. The acid should be poured
into a fiat bottomed vessel to a depth
of about one-eighth of an inch. The
point of the drill is heated to a dull
cherry red and dipped in the acid to
that depth. This makes the point ex-
tremely hard, while the remainder re-
mains soft If the point breaks, re-
harden, but with a little less acid in
the vessel.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Susy's Opinion Of Her Father.

Before Susy began the biography
she let fall remark now and then
concerning my character which show
ed that she had it under observation.
In the record which we kept of the
children's sayings there is an instance
of this. She was twelve years old at
the time. We had established rule
that each member Of the family must
bring fact to breakfast-a fact
drawn from a book or from any other
source; any fact would answer. Susy's
first contribution was in substance as
follows: Two great exiles and former
opponents in war met, in EphesuS,
Scipio and Hannibal Scipio asked
Hannibal to name the greatest gen
eral the world had produced
ALEXANDER" and he explained why.
"And the next greatest?"
"Pyrrhus," and he explained why
"But where do you place yourself,
then?'
eff I had conquered you, 1 would
place myself before the others"
Susy's grave comment was
''That attracted me. 1t was just
like papa, he Is so frank about his
books"
So frank in admiring them, she
meant.-From mark Twain's Auto
biography" in North American Re-
view.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Best Sleep of All.

81 see that an eminent physician de-
clares that two hours of sleep before
midnight are worth more than six after
that hour"
Nonsense! Two hours of sleep after
you're called in the morning are worth
more than anything e"-Philadel-
nhia Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Regular as the Sun"

is an expression as old as the race. No
doubt the rising and setting of the sun
is the most regular performance in the
universe, unless it is the action of the
liver and bowels when regulated with
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Guaranteed
by FL. j. Stangl druggist. 25c.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Pepys on Shakespeare.

Pepys' Diary, 1G59-1669 commenting
on Shakespeares plays, says Of mid
summer Nights Dream" "It is the
most insipid, ridiculous play ever saw
in my life," and upon reading 'Othel-
10, Moor Of Venice which have hith-
erto esteemed mighty good play, but
having lately read the Adventures Of
Five Hours it seems mean thing"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Better Than His Pick.

A story IS told of an Irishman who,
while walking with his friend, passed
a jewelers. shop where there were
lot of precious stones in the window.
''Would you not like to have your
pick?"
''Not me pick, but me shovel" said
Mike
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Not Her Business.

Husband Another new dress.
Where do you suppose l shall get the
money from to pay for it? Wife-You
must excuse me. l didn't marry You
to give YOU financial advice
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Does Damage in the Town Reach
ing Tens of Thousands
Of Dollars.
MIRACLE THAT NONE ARE DEAD
One Family Just Misses Being Crushed
to Death In Its Home.
Another Narrow Escape for Hundreds
When a Church is Partly
Wrecked-SOme Details
of the Havoc Done.

Lacrosse, Wis, Aug. 12.-The worst
tornado ever experienced within the
city of Lacrosse swept through the
city at 8 a. m. and in fifteen minutes
had done an enormous amount of dam
age-so great, indeed, and widespread
that no accurate estimate of it's extent
can be made, but it will run far in
tho tens of thousands of dollars at
least, in the city of Lacrosse alone.
There have been greater storms in this
vicinity within the last few years.
many of them causing loss of life and
great damage to property, but until
this one the city was untouched. This
storm worked great havoc to factories,
residences, churches and electric COM
panies, and brought to earth thousands
of the most beautiful shade trees, max
ing the streets and walks in places i'm.
passable.
Came Out Of Clear Sky.
The tornado was accompanied by
furious rain, and the storm came out
of a clear sky. The day was fair and
warm. with no prospect of weather
disturbances. and hundreds of people
Were upon the river for the day, or
had gone into the country on picnic
parties. The greatest alarm was caused
when the savage twisting wind struck
the water and the frail pleasure craft
on it. In many cases the boats were
iswamped, the inmates being thrown III
the waterand obliged to swim to shore.
In other cases the occupants of the
boats, unable to get to shore with them
because Of the wind, abandoned them,
and leaping into the water swan for
shore.
Unconfirmed Reports of Drownings.
There are reports of drOwnings, and
one witness says he saw boat con-
tanning two men overturn and go down
with it's passengers, but there has as
yet been no confirmation of these re-
ports. All along the river front the
storm swept, doing great damage to
the factory district. At the Listman
mill, where the Foster Construction
company. of Milwaukee, is erecting a
big plant, the superstructnre of the
mill went down.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
HAY Fever and Summer Colds

Victims of hay fever will experience
great benefit by taking Foley's Honey
and Tar, as it stops difficult breathing
Immediately and heals the infamed air
passages, and even if it should fail to
cure you it will give instant relief The
genuine is in a yellow package.-H. j.
Stangl.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16
Everybody Should Know"

says G. G.. Hays, a prominent business
man of Bluff, Mo-, "that Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve is the quickest and surest
healing salve ever applied to sore, burn
or wound, ar to case of piles. I've used
it and know what I'm talking about"
Guaranteed by, Fl. j. Stangl, druggist.
25c.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16

All tailored suits, jumper suits,
silk suits, street and evening
coats, pony and covert jackets,
white serge pony coats, and
white wash skirts. Women
are taking notice as the saw
ings are great.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-16

Nowadays He Wants the Earth.
Times have changed since the poet
wrote 'Man wants but little here be-
Chicago Tribune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
KENNAMER TO BE
 STREETS ASSISTANT
Was at One Time an Opponent of
 John L. Burnett for Congress.

Anniston, May 1s.-(Special) )-Hon. O.. D. Street. who was recently sworn in as United States attorney for the northern district of Alabama, stated this afternoon that he would. in all probability, ap- point Charles B. Kennamer of Gunters- vile, as one of his assistants. but that he has not decided upon any one for the second assistant.
 MT. Street denied the rumor originating in Gadsden that the object of the exec utive committee meeting of the Seventh district which he has called to be held in Attalla on May p. is the endorsement of the presidential candidacy of Secretary Taft
 He stated that he has not made any public expression favoring Mir. Taft, and would not like to be quoted as favoring any candidate now in the field, intimat- ing, however, that he would make his |. eference known later.
 Charles B. Kennamer, who MT. Street will appoint as assistant district attor- ney IS young lawyer of Guntersville, who first came into public notice when he was made the congressional nominee on the republican ticket in the Seventh district, opposing Congressman John l.. Burnett. In this campaign he showed ability as an ortator and thinker, and made q number of admirers. Mir Street was his campaign manager and the two are warm friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
NEGRO IS KILLED
 BY WIFE AND CHILD
GUILTY PERSONS CONFESS THE CRIME WHEN THE DEAD BODY IS FOUND IN A DITCH WITH THROAT CuT-TAx RECORD.

Union Springs, May 1s.-(SpeciaI)-A negro, Silas Johnson, had been missing from his home near here for about a week, when several days ago his dead body was found in ditch about a hun dred yards from his home, partly covered with plank and dirt. His throat was cut. Deputy Sheriff Knight went out to hold an inquest and upon investigation arrested the wife and daughter of the dead man. They confessed to having killed him because of his cruelty to them. They are now in Jail
 Mrs. George Copeland and son of Mex ico City are the guests Of Mrs. Cecil Cowan
 Misses Carolyn and Frances Singleton are visiting Miss Mary Hill Randle in Brantey.
 MT. McGee of Texas is the guest of his sister, Mrs. O. A. Martin. enc
 A wedding of interest the past week was that of Miss Bertha Hitchcock to the Rev. J. o. Colley of Birmingham. at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs l. G. Hitchcock. at Midway. Previous to the ceremony a beautiful musical programme was rendered and to the strains of Men dclssomn's wedding march the bride en- tered the parlor leaning on the arm of the groom, and the Rev. $. O. Y. Ray, with sacred words united the two. The bride is a charming young woman, prominent in social and church affairs, and will be a real helpmeet to the young minister who Is pastor of South Highlands Bap- list church. The bride more handsome suit of gray with hat to match.
 N he did not have to sell a single piece of property for delinquent taxes this year nor make single levy on personal prop erty in this county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
AN ARMY RULING.
Small Arm Firing Regulations Will Be
 Used In Match.

Montgomery. May s.-(Special 1.-The adjutaRt general of the army decides that 'inN the absence of regulation of the national board for the promotion of rifle practice to govern any case arising in connection with the national match, the war department has decided that the small arms firing regulations of the army shall be followed whenever they may be applicable.
 Under these regulations all arms of the service may be represented in rifle conn petitions of the army, with the exception of the field artillery and all staff depart ments with the exception of the medical department.
 "It will be seen from the foregoing that members of the. held artillery, of the medical department, and of the naval militia will be barred from participation in the national match"
 The department decides that "the tar get practice of field artillery batteries of the militia should be confined to practice with the field guns and revolvers. The regulations now governing the regular field batteries require such practice only"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Mir. Dawson Dies.

Athens, May 1S.-(Special.)- )-Mr
 David Dawson, one of the most popular and successful cotton mill managers In the south, died at the home of his brother-in-law at Cartwright, in this county, this morning, after a pro- longed illness with consumption. He was born and reared in this county. but many years ago went into the cot ton mill business and by close appli- tation he rapidly rose to prominence ind has been for years controlling fpirit in the cotton mill industry in he south. He has been associated with the management of some of the largest mills in the south and at the time of his death he was associated with MT. Maxwell in the management of the mill at Cordova He was about l5 years of age, member of one of he pioneer families of this section. He leaves widow and three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
McDonaId-Ne

Rockford, May 1S.-(Specia1) IA pretty home wedding was solemnized at the residence of Mrs. Julia McDon- ald at 3:30 o'clock Thursday after noon, when MT. Frank Atkinson Yer non led to the altar Miss Julia Belle Mcdonald in the presence of a number of relatives and friends, the Rev. J w. Hammer of Alexander City officiat- ing. The ceremony was beautiful and impressive The parlors and recep- ton room were tastefully decorated in pink and white, with palms, ferns, white and pink roses. The strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march ren- dered by the brides sister, Mrs. D. V. Jones, the bridal party entered. MT. J. H. Mcdonald, brother of the bride, and his wife led the way. Preceding the bride and groom came the flower girl, little Miss Mamie Jones, daugh- ter of Dr. Julius Jones and niece Of the bride, wearing white lingerie and lace and carrying a basket Of brides s roses. Next came the bride and groom. The brides attire was an elegant trav- cling suit of champagne taffeta, with lace and hat to match, which was most becoming to her brunette beauty. She carried an arm cluster of brides roses. The couple stood beneath an arch of evergreen, from which suspend ed beautiful marriage bell of white roses. Immediately after the ceremony they entered the reception room to re- ceive congratulations. Punch was served from an artistically arranged table, presided over by Miss Margaret Mcleod of Sylacauga. Quite num- Der of handsome presents were re- ceived. After congratulations they left for wedding trip to Jamestown, Gin cinnati, Washington and other points.
 After their wedding trip they will be Rt home to their friends in Cusseta, Ala. Those present were: Col F. l.. Smith, Misses Bertha Smith and Dora Newell, Mrs. J. A. Crawford, Mr and Mrs. c. B. Mcdonald, MT. T. s. McDon- Rd, MT. and Mrs. E.. V. Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Julius Jones, Misses Viola and Kathleen Jones. The out-of-town guests were Judge and Mrs. N. D. Den son of Lafayette and daughter Mary. Mir. Atkinson of West Point MT. and Mrs. W. D. Spigener of Clanton. MT. and Mrs. J. H. Mcdonald of Birming- ham, Miss Margaret Mcdonald of Syl- hcauga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Young Man Drowns.

Athens, May 1S.-(Special.)-M William Spry, young man living ten miles west of Athens, was drowned last night while fishing in Elk river He and companion were out in canoe, when he attempted to move and fell out, carrying with him the oar, which left his companion in the boat helpless, and he could do noth- ing towards saving his friend. The boy sank and never rose. His body was not found. He was a student here at the state school for some months and was a very popular and excellent young man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
GADSDEN SCHOOLS
 COME TO A CLOSE
THE REV. J. H. M'coY OF BlRMING- HAM DELIVERS ADDRESS TO GRADUATING cLASS-MEDALS AWARDED TO PUPILS.

Gadsden, May 1S.-(Special.)-The com mencement exercises of the Gadsden pub lie schools were held at the court house last night, in the presence of one of the largest crowds ever assembled for such ar occasion. The large court room was filled to overfowing and several hundred people were turned from the doors.
 The address of the evening was de- livered by the Rev. J. H. Mccoy of Bir- mingham, whose address was full of ad- vice to the graduating class.
 Judge John H. Disque, president of the board of education, in few congratula- tory remarks, presented the diplomas to the graduating class, who are as follows: John H. Disque, Jr.. Mary E. Murphree, Charles Standifer Elizabeth N. Boykln, Mary C. Connor. John T. Cathey and Will K. Duke.
 The following medals were also pre- scented: Times News, for the highest grade in the primary department. Master Ronald Hix with a record of 96. Miss Ethel Cross made the highest grade in this department, but she won the medal last year, 1t could not be present ed to her again. Her grade this year was 9s1A the highest In the school. and a purse of $1O in gold was presented to her.
 The c. r. Cross & Bro, gold medal was awarded to Miss Mary Connor of the senior class, her grade being an average of 97h.
 The great popularity of Gadsden's pub lie schools was fully demonstrated by the immense throng of representative cit izens who attended the exercises.
 A third large school building is just being finished for the accommodation of the large overflow of pupils who could not be enrolled last year on account of the schools are in a more prosperous condi- ton than they have been at any time in their history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
RULING AFFECTS
 OFFICEHOLDERS
Four Aldermen at TaIIadega
 May Be Irregular
PRISONERS ARE SENTENCED
Exhibit of TalIadeso Marble at James town Is Attracting Much Favor able Attention-signor
 Moretti Is In Charge.

Talladega, May 1S.-(Special) 1.-The re-
 cent opinion of Attorney General Garber,
 published in Fridays Age Herald, hold-
 ing that if a citizen is not a voter he cannot be an officeholder is causing some
 quiet comment locally. Should the prin- ciple as announced by the able attorney general be applied to municipal officers
 1t would render ineligible at least four members of the Board of Aldermen of
 this city Under the provisions of the city charter the indispensable requisites of eligibility in voting is first to register be-
 fore a city registrar and second to de- posit the registration certificates with the
 ballot. Four of the candidates for alder
 men failed to register and the fifth one 1 registered but was unable to produce his certificate on day of election. Eight all dermen compose the board.
 The batch of prisoners convicted in the city court were brought out of jail for sentence this morning. Lee Lindsay. con-
 victed of murder in the first degree, re- ceived a life sentence. Nose Dates found guilty of murder in the second degree
 was sentenced for forty years James |
 of child, was handed twelve years. Sugar
 Lump Curry, who robbed negro preach-
 CT Of Jim Swinger,' or in plain Eng
 fish, long tailed coat of the Prince AL bert variety, was presented with. a lemon
 marked ten years In the pen" Charley Johnson, convicted of an assault with in-
 tent to murder smiled over the light sentence of two years.
 The TaIIadaqo prodnoa oor,Dopxy bo.
 bought the Talladega business of the Led better Produce company of Anniston, which latter company has operated in this city for many years. The former local
 manager of the Ledbetter company, W.
 P. Hurt. will in future be with the Tal- 1 ladega Produce company.
 Sixty acres of land in this county this | week sold for $5S. B Is per acre While
 this is a higher price than much land
 in this county will bring, yet it is d
 pointer showing that purchasers are | learning the value of Talladega dirt. Fine | farming lands can yet be bought in this | county for $10 per acre. An increase of
 at least s per acre in the past year has
 been made. There is not an acre of land | in this county that will fall to raise SIG
 worth of products each year.
 The exhibit of Talladega marble at the
 Jamestown exposition is attracting wide attention. The space allotted to the ex- | hibit is sufficient, and all persons viewing l it comment not only on the beautiful l grade of marble, but the artistic man.
 ner in which the exhibit is displayed Sgnor Moretti, who has charge of the display, says that it is difficult to con-
 vince visitors that it Is Taladega marble
 quarried and worked in Alabama many | insisting that it must be Italian marble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19

nervous as I used to. The pain is en- tirely gone. except when I work a lit- tie too hard. am taking Peruna and Manalin. My bowels are also In good condition"
 Reports Her Cure.
 After continuing the treatment a short time longer Mrs. Kaiser reports her cure as follows:
 T am well now and cured with your medicine. The medicine is something wonderful l have advised others who are suffering as I did to consult you and many are taking my advice. If ever I need medicine again, I knew that Peruna will help me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19

M RS ANNA N. KAISER, Two Rivers, IVA Wis. was a sufferer from internal catarrh to such an extent that she could scarcely do her own work. In describing her symptoms, she wrote:
 T have such terrible backaches and pains below my shoulder blades. way down my back and across my hips, and at times pains in the internal organs, so that l am not able to lie down or sleep. l also have pains through my left side"
 After taking Peruna and following pr. Hartman's instructions for several weeks. Mrs. Kaiser reported as follows:
 T feel much stronger and do not get