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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
Monkeys Like ssrappins.

Monkeys are in class by them
selves" said the circus man. IF one
of them has red hair he is sure to be
q dandy scrapper The best fighter is
always the leader. They hang togeth-
er and bow and scrape before the boss
just like good many people. Mon
keys with red faces and fiat heads will
whip the life out OF those smaller than
they are, but will run like the wind
when it comes to IN even break. A
monkey riot is a funny spectacle. Even
in the same cage you will find groups
herded together as if there was some
class distinction and the lines were
drawn tightly. If two of the big ones
come together in a row the others gem
orally stand off and let them have 1t
out, but if any of the little ones get to-
scrapping then the father and mother
are apt to mix in, and the next step Is
a general row. We separate them by
turning on the hose and punish them
by locking up the den SO that they can
not get any peanuts from the crowd
and hold back their meals. This plan
puts them on their good behavior for
awhile at least. The monkey likes to
eat and likes to be noticed"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
CORRESPONDENCE.
Fort Atkinson.


The general taxes will be 81. IS on the
800 of valuation this year except in the
1st sewerage district where the amount
will be $1.97.
The death of George Fremont Smith
from heart failure following an opera
ton for the removal of growth in the
throat occurred Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock at DR. M Brewers hospital
in this city.
Thieves made a raid on the hen coops
of Albert Hummel, John Banker, Fred
Trieloff, Herman Ehlers, William Bin
kert and several others in the town of
Koshkonong Monday night. Mr. Hum
mel was the heaviest loser, the men
appropriating not only fifty of his fine
chickens, but as a protection against
the cold air confscated his fur coat and
robes as well. None of the farmers
visited were able to secure any clew as
to the guilty parties. 1t is remarkable
that they made no noise at any of the
places visited. The moon was out in
full splendor, making the thefts in the
bright light dangerous undertaking.
Miss Calista Preston, eldest daughter
of James Preston, who was an early
resident of Fort Atkinson, fell down
the cellar stairs at the residence of Mrs
S III Merriman on Maple street in the
second ward Thursday afternoon at
o'clock tand died in an hour, death re-
sulting, it is supposed, from rupture
of blood vessel in the brain. It APP
pears that Miss Preston was attending
a meeting of the ladies' society of the
Fret G0nrrnora tiona1 cburch and had
stepped out of the house. On return
rear door and fell to the bottom of the
stairs. The noise of the fall attracted
the attention of those above who has
tened to her side. She was past all aid,
however.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
SLIGHTLY Mixed.

They had just set up housekeeping
and were working on the plan of econ
omy. The bathtub needed coat OF
varnish. He promised to attend to
1t If she would order the varnish.
you'll find the yarnish in the closet
with the groceries, DEAR" she said a,
day or so later, land the can opener
in the knife drawer
He opened the can and, according
to his contract, applied the coat of
varnish and then left it to dry.
The soup for dinner that day had to
be abandoned, for somehow it pos
sessed a peculiar paint shop odor that
was nauseating. After dinner he took
her to inspect his work on the bath
tab. Now that 1t had dried 1t had a
certain unnatural appearance. The top
and sides We're streaked, and here and
there little Jumps chung to it.
'sThe man said that was the best
varnish,' she explained, taking up the
can of varnish for an examination,
"but-why, dear, you have vanished
the bathtub with the OK tail soupv'
''Then it was the varnish we ate,
DEAR he added horror stricken
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
Deep-Laid Plot That Resulted in !
Fine Dinner.
HIS CHRISTMAS SCHEME.

Mrs. Skinem," he timidly began as
the landlady of the boarding house
came to her door in answer to his
knock. tt called to see you just a
moment regarding the Christmas din
ner''
WELL she asked with scowl that
made him wish he was a thousand
miles away.
You see," he went on, we've
were talking it over just now, and we
decided that it would be best not to
have turkey or plum pudding or Ice
cream on Christmas, as
stop right where you are, sir
stop right where you are!" cut in the
landlady, angrily who do you think
is running this boarding house, any
way?"
Why, you, of course, ma'am."
Who provides the meals here at
great trouble and expense?"
you do, my dear Mrs Skinem.'
Who secs that the people of this
house always get what's best for them
to eat?"
"You-you do, Mrs. Skinem"
Am | woman, do you think, who
is capable of running a first-class
boarding house as one should be
rum" she demanded to know as she
looked him up and down in a way to
make his hair curl with fear.
sYou-you certainly are" he prompt
ly replied.
We'll, then" she said, you may go
down and tell the other boarders that
just as long as am at the head of this
place and pay the rent and buy the
provisions propose to do as / see fit,
and ! will take no orders, sir, regard
ing the meals
And instead Of the beef stew and
bread pudding that Mrs. Skinem had
planned for the Christmas dinner she
provided 20-pound turkey and .
mammoth plum pudding and a gallon
of ice cream, and she went around
all day with chip on her shoulder,
just wishing that some one would
make complaint about 1t.
But there were no complaints.
There were only chuckles and smiles
and whispers over the little game that
had been played so neatly on Mrs.
Skinem, and sometimes a shiver as
some of the more timid thought Of
what would happen if the husky land
lady ever learned OF it.
Mga@ 81 sEaias
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
Australian Cadets.

All children in Australia are drilled.
but the elder boys are attached to the
Australian military forces by means
Of the cadet corps Almost every large
school has it's band of cadets. who
wear neat khaki uniforms and are
armed with light rifles, in the use Of
which they are frequently instructed
Every year those boys have shooting
matches, and the scores prove that
among the youngsters there are many
who have already become skilled
marksmen. London Standard.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
LEGEND or SANTA CLAUS.
Stockings Hung on Door or Mother
Abbess in French Converts.

There grew up custom in Christian
countries Of giving presents in secret
on the Vigil-of st. Nicholas.
In Italy it was called the Zopasta.
which means in Spanish a shoe. be-
cause the gifts were put into shoes to
surprise people when they should put
them on in the morning.
In many French converts the board
ers used to place each her silk stock
ing at the door of the room Of the
Mother Abbess, recommending them
selves at the same time to st. Nicholas
And in Germany a boy dressed as a
bishop would go round in vestments
and mitre and fill the stockings hung
up.
This solemnity of the boy bishop
came to be kept here with much care
and ceremony on the feast of st.
Nicholas to commemorate his youth
and his patronage of children. In
Salisbury cathedral there is. or was.
a monument to one of these boy
bishops who died during his term Of
office. The same custom was observed
in Spain, and in Switzerland until the
end OF the eighteenth century. At one
place in England, the convent of God
stowe, in Oxfordshire, public prayers
were said by little girl dressed as an
abbess
The custom, stopped here first by
Henry VIII. and afterward by Queen
Elizabeth, was in a different form
carried on by the Dutch in America
and became in the end the secularized
ceremony we still use here of Santa
Claus, person dressed in Dutch or
German winter clothes of the sixteenth
century
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
Under the MistIetoe.

Koung Jones was coming down the stairs
A night not long ago,
And saw figure in the hall
Beneath the mistletoe.
He chuckled softly to himself
And said Nov, here's lark,
Whoe'er 1t is, I'll creep behind
And kiss her in the dark"
He did--but on her face the light
Fell suddenly aslant;
He looked, and to his horror saw
1t was his maiden aunt
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
C;vino Them Credit.

''You know said the distinguished
oriental who manifests much curiosity,
chat the Chinese discovered the art Of
printing from type thousands of<years
ago."
eyes," replied the man who was
being interviewed. And incidental
~ 1 don't doubt that they were the
original inventors 'of the Interrogation
point. - Washington Star.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
Dutch Capture Castro Warship.

The Dutch cruiser Gelderland cap
tured the Venezuelan coast guardship
Alix outside Puerto Cabello. The
Dutch flag was hoisted over the Alex,
the crew OF witch was sent ashore
The guardship hen was manned by a
Dutch officer and marines and towed to
Willemstard.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
ANOTHER CHICAGO BOMB
Number TWenty-Seven Aimed Against
First Ward Dance.

Bomb No 27-part and parcel of the
series" which has .mystified" the Chi
cago police force for the last eighteen
months-was exploded at the Coli
scum, and the First Ward ball was its
target
The explosion practically wrecked a
two-story frame building at 1912 Wa
bash avenue. which is used as a stor-
age'house by the Coliseum company
shattered windows for a distance of
two blocks in either direction. and in
jured two persons.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
Making 1t Easy.

Daughter-Ma I think you'd better
let pa smoke in the house.
Mother-I should like to know why?
Daughter Every Christmas we have
trouble trying to find present for
him Everything is SO expensive, you
know; but we can always get very
pretty ash-trays at Is cents!
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
Story Of
an army
Christmas
BIZ Col T. II. W4 zROUS, USA.

HAT was my most
memorable Chris t.
mas?
The one which al
ways comes back to
me when thinking over
Christmas festivities
comes rushing in at
the head of the line
is that of 1862, but in
telling of it it will be
necessary to bring in
the army, and / sup
pose you do not want
anything that reminds
of war in a Christmas
talk
From q number OF
voices. childish and
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
gssz
Suspicion, Not Surprise.

Mrs Gramercy She must have
been surprised when her husband
gave such an expensive present for
Christmas.
Mrs Park-Not surprised, my dear.
but suspicious.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
MAJOR 7. ROOSEVELT, JR.

Placed on Staff of Governor LiIIey of
Connecticut.
George L. Lilley. goyernor-elect, Of
Connecticut announced the appoint
ment of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. as an
aide-de-camp on his staff with the
rank of major.
Roosevelt lives at Thompsonville,
where he is learning the carpetmaking
business.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18
BE Merry.

Make your own Christmas merry by
making merry Christmas for others.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18

If you want the best fruits, grocer
les, vegetables and bakery goods buy
them at Joe Conn s.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-18

Representative Perkins of New Yorf,
Has Audience of Colleagues and a
Gallery That Pays Attention to
Every Word He Utters--He De-
cIares In Effect That Statement In
Message Is One That Cannot Be
Overlooked.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05
Explorer Entrlken Injured.

Artic explorer Samuel j. Entri-
ken, now of johnson, Arizona, is
caring for souvenir of recent
accident, which he says is bringing
him luck. 1t is the imprint of the
shoe of a horse cut deeply into the
back of his head, and which would
have probably ended his explora-
tions but for a heavy hat which he
was wearing at the time of his
accident. AS it was seven marks
of stitches show the spot where the
horse landed hard kick.
He was riding ''buckingo horse
and in its struggles stirrup broke.
He threw himself from its back,
but held to the rein and the animal
was pulled upon him, striking him
on the head, side and leg. After
the accident he remounted and
started for docter who lived
eighteen miles distant, but met
him on the road and his wound
was operated upon by the roadside.
He has since suffered consider
ably. He reports that there is
little doing in the copper business
at present on account of the low
price paid for it, but thinks things
will shortly improve. His wife
who was Mrs. Sarah Burlington, OF
Rising Sun, Md, is with him at
johnson. On May End hail fell.
There was plenty of snow in the
mountains, but in the valleys the
thermometer registered ninety
degrees. He does not expect to
get East this Summer, but is hoping
for a Fall trip.-West Chester
Local News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05
Suits For Divorce.

George A. Blake, Esq, as coun-
sci for Cecil w. Brown, of Calvert,
has docketed suit in Circuit Court
for Cecil county, for divorce from
his wife, Anna D. Brown, on the
ground of desertion. The plaintiff
alleges that they were married in
March, 1901, and resided in this
county together until February 19,
1908, when his wife abandoned
and deserted him. He further
stated that his wife now resides in
Pennsylvania; that their separation
has continued uninterrupedly for
more than three years, and is
beyond any reasonable expectation
of reconciliation.
Omar D. Crothers, Esq, counsel
for Mrs. Ada G. Lakeland, has
docketed suit in the Circuit Court
for Cecil county, for divorce from
her husband, James Lakeland.
She claims that he abandoned and
deserted her in 1908, and the same
has continued uninterruptedly since
that time. They have one child, of
which the plaintiff asks the court
to grant her the custody.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05
Sale OF Grade Jerseys.

At the annual sale of Jersey
cattle held by T. s. Cooper & Sons
at Coopersburg, Pa, Saturday, Ill
head of imported Jerseys were sold
for $39, $50, an average of 1859 60
a head. At the sale last year 124
head were sold for $93, $50.
The banner price was paid by
DIR. G. E. Still, of Kirksville, Mo-,
who paid $4,000 for Majestic Lady
Honpla, prize winner on the Isle OF
Jersey in August, 1907. The next
highest, ,,sl10O, was paid by Colonel
H. G. Trexler, for Gamboge Queen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05
Talbot For Congress.

Congressman j. Fred G. Talbot
was chosen Democratic candidate
for Congress from the Second Dis
trict, by the convention in session
at Havre de Grace on Tuesday.
Mr.. Talbot has been in national
politics for thirty years. The con-
veDtion on Tuesday was one of the
shortest ever held in the District,
lasting not more than 35 minutes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05
West Nottingham Academy Alumni
Reunion And Commencement.

Tn, reunion of the Alumni OF
West Nottingham Academy, and
commencement exercises will be
held as follows fazIise,
Sunday, June IA. s p. -Baccalaureate Sermon
Rev d. E. Shaw, Oxford.
Thursday, June Is, 930a. m. meeting of Trustees
10 a. m. Meeting of Alumni.
12 NJ Banquet in Grove-Dinner served by
Ladies Mite Society.
Toastmaster-W. T. Warburton, ESQ.,, Elkton
Toasts-
Howard Bryant Esq. Baltimore.
DR.. ]. NJ. II. Rowland, Baltimore.
Prof. J. g. Conner, Trenton.
W. s. Evans, ESQ.,, Elkton.
A. L. Duyckinck, Esq, Rising Sun.
Edward Coale, Esq. Delaware City.
Jas. T. Clendenin, Esq, Baltimore.
Frank Sheppard, Esq, Wilmington.
Prof. Rowland Watts. Baltimore.
Commencement exercises-2 p. m.
Address-Gov Austin L. Crothers, Annapo' is
Address-Rev Thomas R. Mcdowell, Elk View
Exercises by graduates.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05
Tome Commencement.

The Commencement exercises at
Jacob Tome Institute, Port Deposit,
will be held June z, 8 and 8. The
following is the program:
June Sunday. IL a. m. Commencement Sermon
Rev. Rufus W. Miller. OF Philadelphia.
June s-Monday. 8 p. m Glass Day of the Boys
School.
745 p. m.-Class Day OF the Girls School.
eli m.-Reception at the Inn, illumination
of campus and buildings.
June 9-Tuesday, 10 a. m, Commencement. Ad
dress by Rev Newell Dwight Hills. Pastor
Plymouth Church. Brooklyn.
2p. m.-Alumni Banquet
$50 p. m.-Concert by Orchestra.
9p. m.-Annual Prom enade.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05
WILL OF J. HARVEY ROWLAND.
Practically All OF HIS Large Estate
Left To His Family,


The will of James Harvey Row.
land, late of the Seventh district of
Cecil county, has been admitted to
probate in the Orphans Court at
Elkton. The estate is variously
estimated to be worth between
$500, 900 and 100000.
TO his widow, Elizabeth A. Row.
land, is bequeathed his home farm
in the Seventh district near Port
Deposit, together with all the
stock, farm implements and crops
thereon. Also $4,000 in cash.
To his daughter, Mrs. Mary r.
Clapp, widow of DIR. Wheaton l..
Clapp, $4,000 in cash, and a lot Of
land on the corner of Thirteenth
street and Ohio avenue, Wash
ington.
To his son, Samuel G. Rowland,
of Baltimore, 100000 in cash, to.
gether with all his lands and other
property in Port Deposit, Cecil
county, Md.
To his son, Edwin 81. Rowland,
of Cecil county, a farm of 1872 acres
situated in Cecil county, together
with all stock, farming implements
and crops on same; also all his
properties on Light street, Balti-
more, now occupied as a lumber
yard, and $4,000 in cash.
To each of his grandchildren who
are now living, he bequeaths the
sum of 81, 900, the same to be in
vested until the boys are % years
of age and the girls 81 years of age.
To the Port Deposit Presbyterian
Church he gives 81, 500, to be in
vested in bonds or mortgages, and
the interest therefrom to be paid
over to the support Of the officiating
minister.
All the rest of his property is
bequeathed equally to his three
children.
His daughter, Mrs. Mary R.
Oldpp, ana MS Two sons, Samuel
G. Rowland and Edward 81. Row
land, are named as executors, with
out bond.
The will bears date August "a,
1898. A codicil bearing date of
August 8, 1899, was added to the
will and makes the following addi-
tional bequests: To his son Samuel
@. Rowland, 100000; to his son
Edwin Fl. Rowland, $4,000. All
his interest in the Bowman Lumber
Company, all other interest of
whatsoever character in the State
of West Virginia, is bequeathed to
his three children-Samuel G. and
Edward FL. Rowland, and Mrs.
Mary R. Clapp.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05
DAIRY Stock perish In Flames.

Forty five cows and five horses
perished Monday fh a fire which
destroyed three barns on the dairy
farm of John Swartley, near Darby,
Pa. The fire is believed to have
been started by tramps sleeping in
one of the barns. Swartley was
aroused shortly after the outbreak
of fire but was unable to check the
progress of the flames, which
quickly consumed the three build
ings. The loss is placed at over
$4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05

porter-Cox.

Chester o. Porter and Miss
Emma q. Cox, both of New London,
were united in marriage Tuesday
evening, June 2, at 8 O'Clock, at
Oxford M. E. Parsonage, by Rev.
j. Fl. Roger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05
Business Course At High Schools,

By virtue of State appropriation
for the purpose, two High Schools
in Cecil county will be able to
establish a Commercial Business
course next year, in addition to
the regular course, as at present
prescribed. The two schools select
ed are those of Chesapeake City
and Elkton. The amount of ap-
preparation is $1,000 for each
school.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-05
PERSONALS.

n. M. Wilson, of New York,
spent several days this week at
his home in town.
H. #. Richards and Barclay
Reynolds, of Philada., spent Dec
foration Day in Rising Sun.
w. 81. Hawkins and j. G.
Thompson, of Wilmington, visited
friends in town on Sunday.
Miss Mary L. Fryer, of Colora, is
home from Maryland College, at
Lutherville, for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McCIella1,
of Philadelphia, were visitors this
week of Mrs. Mary Keilholtz and
family.
Charles Sudtler of Smyrna, DEL,
was a Sunday guest at the home
of Thos. J. Wilson and family,
near town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Menden-
hall and children spent Decoration
Day at the home of Chas. s. Pyle
and family.
Miss Nancy Dickie, of Port De-
posit, was a Decoration Day Wis.,
itor at the home of her sister, Mrs.
NJ. E. Founders.
-Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Dare and
son, of Alexandria, Va, spent a
portion of the week with relatives
in and near town.
Mrs. Morris Groverman, of
Baltimore, is spending some time
at the home. of her parents, Rev.
and Mrs. j. P. Otis.
The Young Ladies Home Mis-
sion Social will be entertained this
evening at the home of Miss Grace
A. Wilson near town.
Clifford Robertson, of New York,
was Decoration Day visitor at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. B. r. Robertson, near
town.
Postmaster Saml. Hambleton
entertained on Decoration Day,
Rev. J.. Whine Jones, Of Baltimore
Chaplain Department of Maryland,
G.. A. r.
The members of the j. A. F.
club were very pleasantly enter.
tanned on Thursday evening of this
week at the home of Misses
Armenia and Edna Wilson.
The marriage of Miss Ida Stra-
horn, formerly of Elkton, and Mr.
Cecil William Ferguson, of Fair
Hill, will take place Saturday even
ing, June 6, in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac E. Watson,
Russellville, have issued invitations
for the marriage of their daughter,
Miss Jennie, to Mr.. Charles S.
Coates, Thursday afternoon, June
Is, at 2 o'clock, at their residence.
G.. Hampton Richards received
his diploma from the Medical De.
partment of the University of
Maryland, Baltimore, on Monday
night, and has been appointed
Assistant Surgeon in the Hospital
under Professor Smith.
Mrs. VIM. A. Reeder, of this
town, is lying in critical condition
at the home of her aunt in Philada.
She was taken to the city last week
for treatment for neuralgia with
which she has been an intense
sufferer for years, and developed a
case of measles. Mr.. Reeder was
summoned by phone on Wednes.
day and yesterday reported his
wife in an unconscious condition.