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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22

A Scottish gentleman paying visit
TO London was taken by his nephew to
service in st. Pauls cathedral. He
had no acquaintance whatever with
the liturgy of the Church Of England.
He picked up prayer book and be-
came very much interested, but as he
turned over the leaves his face be-
came clouded with look Of intense
anxiety. He placed the prayer book
carefully down, looked cautiously
around, picked up his hat and -erept
stealthily to the door. His nephew
followed him and said:
Are you i'll, uncle? What is the
matter?''
The uncle replied mo. But it is
enough to make any man i'll to see the
number of collections made in this
kirkr'
''Collectionsr' said the nephew, III
surprise. IF there is any at all, there
certainly won't be more than one"
WELL said the uncle, they should
no mark SO many in the book. There's
naething but collect and bits Of
prayer, then collect and more prayers,
and collect again And says l to my
sell, If bide here until all these col
lections are ta'en, I'll no. have baw-
bee in ma pocketY London Tit-Bits.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
How Indians Tan peerskin.

The skin dressing of the Indians,
both buffalo and deer skins, is general
~ very beautiful and soft. They
stretch the skin either on a frame or
on the ground, and after it has remain
ed there for three or four days, with
the brains spread over the feshy side,
they grain it with sort of adj or
chisel After the process of granting,
though the skin is apparently beauti
fully finished, it passes through an
other process-that of smoking. For
this they hang the skin on a frame
in a smoke proof house or tent. The
fire is made at the bottom out of rot
ten wood, which produces a strong and
peculiar smell. The fire must be smoth-
cred to make the smoke. The grained
skins must be kept in the smoke for
three or four days, and after this the
skins will always remain the same,
even after being wet which does not
belong to the dressed skins in civilized
countries Life Among the Indians"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
A Dramatic Author.

Like most actor managers, Macready
was pestered by would be dramatic au-
thors. An ambitious young fellow
brought him a five act tragedy one
morning to Drury Lane.
'My piece" modestly explained the
author, lis chef d'oeuvre. will an
swer for its success, for / have CON
suited the sanguinary taste of the pub
lie. Ny tragedy is SO tragic that all
the characters are killed off at the end
of the third act.''
with whom, then,' asked the man
ager, do you carry on the action of
the last two acts?'
with the ghosts of those who died
in the third '-Cornhill Magazine.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
The Partitions of Poland.

There have been three partitions OF
Poland. The first was in 1772, when
Prussia took the palatinates of NAL
berg, Pomeria and Warmia, part of
Culm and part of Great Poland. Aus
tria took Red Russia, or Galicia; a
part of Podolia, Sandomir and Cracow,
and Russia took White Russia, with all
the part beyond the Dnieper. The sec
ond partition was in 1913, by which
Prussia acquired the remainder of
Great and a portion of Little Poland,
and the Russian boundary was adj
vanced to the center of Lithuania and
Volhynia. In the third and final par
tition, in 1895, Austria had CracoW,
with the country between the Pilica
and the Vistula. Prussia had the cap
ital, with the territory as far as the
Niemen, while the rest went to Russia.
New York American.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Minister Murders His Wife.

5 Fairmont, w. Va, May 49, Tempo
rarily insane, according to his own
statement, Rev. S. Coffman, fifty years
old, prominent Methodist minister,
killed his wife by cutting her throat.
A moment afterward, he says, he re-
gained his senses and realized what
he had done. He Immediately sur
rendered and was locked up. Coffman
lived at Rosstown, about three miles
from here, and is in charge of two
or three local churches.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Gray Versus Brown Canels.

The length of a stage varies through
out Persia, depending on the character
of the country, and is reckoned in far
saks, the old Greek parasang. The far
SAX is a most elastic and uncertain
measure, and as animals are paid for
per farsak as many as the credulity OF
the. traveller will allow are crowded
into each stage. How far" / once
asked an old Kurdish muleteer, 'is a
farsak?" "As far as one can distin-
guish a gray from brown camel,
was the discreet answer. They aver
age about four miles and the stage
about six farsaks, or twenty-five miles.
Atlantic.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Jewelry Thief Sentenced.

New York, May 18.-J. Edward
Boeck, who a few days ago pleaded
guilty to the theft of more than $780,
600 worth Of jewelry, has been SEN
fenced to Sing Sing for not less than
six years nor more than seven years.
Boeck was arrested in California AMI
brought to this city several weeks ago.
1t was charged that he had secured
100000 worth Of jewelry from vari-
Gus firms on memorandum and made
no accounting.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Rout Crooks for Convention.

Chicago. May 10. Chief Shippy
summoned Inspectors LAWN, Clancy,
Wheeler, Mccain and Backus, Acting
Inspector Dorman and Captains Hea-
ly, Woods, O'Brien and Banner to his
Office and told them to rid Chicago of
criminals Of all classes in advance of
the coming Republican national con-
vention crowds which will gather in
this city when the convention con-
venes June is. Plans to stop fast au-
tomobiling by the formation of a mo-
torcycle squad also were discussed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
The Worlds Best Climate

is not entirely free from disease, on the
high elevations fevers prevail, while on
to greater or less extent, according to
altitude. To overcome climate affections
lassitude, malaria, jaundice, biliousness,
fever and ague and general debility, the
most effective remedy is Electric Bitters,
the great olterative and blood purifier;
the antidote for every form Of bodily
weakness, nervousness and insomnia.
Sold under guarantee at w. G Atwell
drug store. Price SOC.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Thought He Could Buy Them Cheap.

Thought He Could Buy Them Cheap.
Elderly German (as he calls at a
lodging house door)-Gind lady, saw.
yes, der advertisement in der evening
paper dat you have a pair of pajamas
to sell, yes? Boarding House Mistress
Indignantly Pajamas! You old fool,
do you think this is department
store? Where is the advertisement?
The German producing the advertise
ment and reading it alouO-"For sale,
Won almost new bedroom suit, cheab!
Gall and see Bohemian.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Look at the New Map of the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway.

A large map showing the Pacific Coast
extension of this railway through South
Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho
and Washington has just been received
here. 1t is ready for inspection at the
local station. This new line passes
through an excellent farming, stock
raising, dairying and fruit raising coun-
try where there are Unusual opportuni
ties for all. Descriptive books and maps
are free for the asking. j. A. Hender-
son, Agent. 22t2
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Frank wenter a Correspondent.

ex-president of the drainage board,
sometime civil service commissioner,
and in 1895 Democratic candidate for
mayor against George B. Swift, failing
of election by 10000 votes, is named
as correspondent in divorce suit
brought by J.@F. Stepina against his
wife. Stepina got his divorce. Wenter
has a wife and eight children.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Omnibus Building Bill Passed.

Washington, May 18.-Under sus-
pension of the rules the house passed
the public building bill carrying an ap-
propriation~ of 500, 100000. Mr. Bar
tholdt of Missouri briefly explained its
provisions, which, he said. would re.
suit in giving work to many now I'm.
employed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Down In the Depths.

The mermaid was rummaging the
sunken ship.
II want to see if 1 can find one of
those hand mirrors the comic papers
always picture us as using" she said.
For vanity, alas, is not confined to
that comparatively insignificant por-
ton of the earth's surface known as
dry land.-Chicago Tribune.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
The Main Trouble.

Wise-Oh, give us a rest for awhile,
won't you? Doubley-Well, every fell
low has a right to his opinion and
Wise-Yes, but the trouble is that he
can't be made to realize that there may
be a wrong to Indianapolis News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Tt Reached the SPOT

Mr.. e. Humphrey, who owns large
general store at Omega. O., and is presi-
dent of the Adams County Telephone
Co., as we'll as of the Home Telephone
Co, of Pike County, O.. says of DIR.
Kings New Discovery: 1T saved my
life once. AT least / think it did. 1t
seemed to reach the spot very seat
of my cough when everything else
failed" DR. Kings New Discovery not
only reaches the cough spot; it heals the
sore spots and the weak spo.s Ia throat.
lungs and chest Sold under guarantee
at w. G. Atwell drug store. Soc and
Sl.00 Trial bottle free.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Chronic Constipation Cured

One who suffers from chronic consti-
patton is in danger of many serious all
ments. Foley's OrIno Laxative cures
chronic constipation as it aids digestion
and stimulates the liver and bowels, re-
storing the natural action of these or
gans. Commence taking it today and
you will feel better at once. F'oley's
Orino Laxative does not nauseate or
grippe and is pleasant to take Refuse
substitutes. w. G. Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22

Indiscretion, malice, rashness and
falsehood produce each other.-L' En-
clos.
Every woman Will be Interested.
If you have pain in the back, Uniary,
Bladder or Kidney trouble and want a
certain pleasant herb cure for woman's
ills, try Mother Gray's Australian Leaf.
1t is safe and never-failing monthly
regulator. AT druggists or by mail 80
cents. Sample package FREE. Address
the Mother Gray Co, Leroy, n. 7.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Cot HE wiSh

At the height of their nightly quar-
rel the other day Mrs. Blank choked
back a sob and said reproachfully:
81 was reading one of your old let
ters today, James, and you said in it
that you would rather live in endless
torment with me than in bliss by your
self"
"Well, 1 got my WISH" Blank
grOwled
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
seek Anti-Iniunction Law.

Washington, May 19.--Fifty Repub-l
lican members of the house are said
to have pledged themselves to join the
Democrats if necessary to secure the
passage of an anti-injunction law be-
fore congress adjourns.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Personal

Ii any person suspects that their kid
neys are deranged they should take Fo-
ley's Kidney Remedy at once and not
risk having Bright's disease or diabetes:
Delay gives the disease stronger foot
hold and you should not delay taking
Foley's Kidney Remedy. G. Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
An Exception.

Little Ethel-Mr. Rich, we're not all
made OF dust, are we? Mr.. Rich (be-
nignly}-Yes, my dear. Little Ethel
Ctriumphantly)-Oh, well, you aren't.
'cos papa says you sprung from moth
ing.-Punch.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
The DOLPHIN Violin.

The Dolphin violin was SO named on
account of the beauty of the wood, the
back of the instrument resembling the
color of a dolphin. 1t was made by
Stradivarius in 1714, and it is consider
ed the most beautiful violin in the
world. 1t is owned by an Englishman
and is valued at f5,OO0-Musical Home
Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Valued Same as Gold

B. G. Stewart. merchant of Cedar
View, Miss, says: II tell my customers
when they buy box of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills they get the worth of that
much gold in weight, if afflicted with
constipation, malaria or biliousness."
Sold under guarantee at W. G. Atwell
drug store. 25c.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
The Crowding Sex.

Young and beautiful, the wife Of
certain millionaire is alleged t. find
her only amusement in stealing. Even
among millionaires we see the tenden-
cy of women to push men out of their
jobs.-London Opinion.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22

1t is pity to see a person neglect in
dications of kidney or bladder trouble
that may result in Bright's disease when
Foley's Kidney Remedy will correct ir-
Irregularities and strengthen these organs.
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first
sign of danger.-W. G Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
A Ca.lifornian's Luck

1.-THE iuckiest day of my life was when
l bought box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve," writes Charles F. Budahn, of
Tracy, California. Two 25c boxes cured
me of an annoying case of itching piles,
which had troubled me for years and
that yielded to no other treatment"
Sold under guarantee at w. G. atwell
drug store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Human Filters

The function of the kidneys is to
strain out the impurities of the blood
which is constantly passing through
them. Foley's Kidney Remedy makes
the kidneys healthy so that they will
strain out all waste matter from the
blood. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at
once and it will make you well.-W. G..
AtWell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Eats EN- Alive.

''Does this dog like strangers?"
cloves 'em, ma'an."
s'Well, / must have dog that does
not like strangers
Gas / was about to say, ma'am,
when you interrupted me, this dog
loves strangers an has eaten several
of 'em, ma'am Yes, ma'am, thank
youi"-Houston Post.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Truthful Boy.

Man = Did you say your mamma
whipped you because you wouldn't tell
a lie? Boy-Yes, sir. She wanted me
to tell me teacher was sorry ! played
''hookey'' when | wasn't.-Exchange
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Wealthy Southern Illinoisan Dies.

Belleville, H., May 19-Phillip NJ.
Gundlaeh, said to be a millionaire and
one of the wealthiest men in southern
Illinois, is dead of Bright's disease. He
was president of the Gundlach Drill
company and director Of several banks.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Colds that Hang on

Colds that hang on in the spring de-
plete the system, exhaust the nerves, and
open the way for serious illness. Take
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t quickly stops
the cough and expels the cold 1t is safe
and certain in results. w. G. Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Further Tornado Victims.

Crowley, La, May 1S.-Reports have
reached here of four deaths in lorna
does near this place. The dead are: At
Chataigner, Henry ]. Young and a
child of Thomas Young, and at Plaque
mine Ridge two negroes.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Allegheny National Bank Closed.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 10.-The Al
legheny Nationar bank has suspended
Shortly after 8 o'clock the following
notice was posted on the door: CLOSED
by order of the comptroller and placed
in charge of William L. Folds, nation
al bank examiner" At that time only
few depositors were about the insti-
tuition.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Patience.

Traveller (after waiting patiently for
train for four hours) Shell no be COM
In the day, doot? Porter-Hoots,
mon, haze We no patience? Yell just
bide wee while an she'll be byi-
Punch.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
A Certain Cure for Aching Feet

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder It cures Tired, Ach-
ing, Callous, Sweating and Swollen
feet. At all druggists and shoe stores
% cents. Samples mailed FREE. Ad-
dress, AllenOlmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
5000, 900 Pounds of Meat Burn.

Omaha Neb., May 1S.-The old
plant of the Omaha Packing company
at South Omaha was destroyed by fire
and 100000 pounds of meat con-
sumed. Five firemen had a narrow
escape from death beneath a falling
wall. Several other plants were
threatened by the fames., The loss is
estimated at more than 100000.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Oisappointment.

Amateur Sportsman latter shooting
best friend Too bad, too bad, but
thought you were deer. The Victim
Don't fret Amateur Sportsman
Don't fret! Why, man, promised my
wife pair Of horns illustrated Bits.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Well Occupied In Either Case.

1t is beautiful to see a young girl
start out with the ayowed intention of
deyoting her life to teaching school,
and yet few people blame her seriously
when she quits to get married. Tomb
stone Epitaph.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Judge Parker admitted.

Washington, May 19.-Judge Alton
B. Parker, former chief justice Of the
state of New York, has been admitted
to practice before the supreme court
Of the United States.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22

The greatest trust between man and
man is the trust of giving COUNSEL
Bacon.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
LINGERING Amnesty.

s'Those two families in the adjoining
flats who used to be at daggers drawn
have been reconciled, haven't they?''
II don't know. They profess friend
ship, but one family gave the little boy
in the other a big toy drum, and the
second family gave the first ones old
est boy a fiddle = Baltimore American.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22

Life is but a feeting show, but it Is
nevertheless the greatest show on
earth.-Atchison Globe
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22

Behavior is a mirror In which every
one displays his image.-GaEthe.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
A HYpocrite.

Teacher (after explaining the charac-
ter of the Phariseel-And now what do.
we mean by a IMPORTER Pupil
Please, miss, man wot says he is wof
he isn't, but he aint-Punch.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22

Zeal without knowledge is like expe-
dition to man in the dark.--Newton.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-05-22
Serious Results Feared

You may we'll fear serious results from
a cough or cold, as pneumonia and con
sumption start with a cold. Fole, s
Honey and Tar cures the most obstina Q
coughs and colds and prevents serious
we'll.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-31
CHINESE KITES ARE WONDERS.
One Ingenious Device Was Made to
Represent a Huge Centiped.

Probably the most wonderful and
ingenious achievement Of a Chinese
kitemaker is designed to represent
gigantic centiped, says a writer in the
World To-day. This is unquestionably
the longest and most fantastic amuse-
ment device that has ever been con-
structed for aerial flight. From head
to tall 1t measures nearly 40 feet, and
is made to fold up accordionlike. The
fierce large head Of the creature, with
long protruding horns, huge eyes and
gaping mouth, forms the front of the
kite. This is the gem and marvel of
the whole collection and entirely new
to the eyes Of the western world.
It's construction Is as follows: Ex-
tending from head to tail and consti-
turing the body portion are a series of
bamboo sticks running crosswise to
the center, to which are fastened rs
or more pasteboard disks a foot or
more in diameter. These are painted
In circles of black. yellow and white,
representing the all-seeing eyes of this
NEUROLOGICAL creature. A tail portion
Of narrow strips is fastened to the
last piece Of bamboo. BY a mechanical
contrivance the curved pieces of paste
board forming the eyes are made to
revOlve by the wind while the kite Is
being flown. Seen in the air, the SER
penunclike motion, its huge glazing
eyes swiftly twirling in their sockets,
the effect is said to be astonishingly
realistic, producing quite an awe-in.
spring scene, to the Chinese mind at
least. While being flown a cord is at
tached to three or more points of it's
length, In order to keep it under con-
troll. In strong wind, several men
are required to hold the reel. I'm
| doubleday we have here one Of the
first and most ancient patterns Of n.y.
Ing machines, thousands of years old
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-31
ONE OF MoNARcH's TROUBLES.
Much Tact Necessary When Titles
Arc Conferred.


rhe bestowal Of .knighthoods in the
arts in England is VIGOROUSLY a diff
cult process, straining even the tact
of King Edward. Every player who
does more than walk on" the stage,
believes in his heart that he should
be so honored, and the very accom-
panists at concerts hardly think them
selves quite out of the running. This
time the king had seemingly taken ref
uge III age and approaching or actual
retirement. John Hare has passed 60.
He is now making a farewell tour,
preparatory to retirement, and his po-
sition as one Of the liShtest, dryest
and most adroit comedians of the Eng
disappearing stage would be a tradi-
ton were he not still living evidence,
SO to say, of his own skill The other
new knight Of the arts, Mr.. Santley,
the barytone singer, has been so long
in retirement that he seems to belong
rather to the generation Of the six
ties and the seventies than to our
own, though he visited America as
recently as 1890. He was eminent
In oratorio; he could sing the senti-
mental ballads in which the average
English audience delights and still
seem man; he had his day in op-
era. There could hardly be a safer
knighthood.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-31
WARNING!

81 have found out that the re is no uee
to die of lung trouble as long rs You Can
get DR.. Kings New Discovery" Say 8
Mrs. j. z. White, of Ruebboro, Pa. 81
Would not be alive today only for that
wonderful medicine. 1t lnosens 10 a
cough quicker than anything else, and
cures lunv disease even after the CASA ia
pronounced hopeless" This most rei-
adj remedy for coughs and colds, la
grippe. astb MA, bronchitis and hcarse-
ness, is sold under guarantee at Elko
Drug Co.'s drug store. SOC. and 100.
Tral bottle free.