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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
Origin of Valentine Day.

st. Valentine is emphatically the
patron saint of lovers, and as such has
received the oblation of centuries. He
was priest of Rome, and was mar
tyred by first being beaten cruelty with
a club and then beheaded, during the
reign of Claudius II, in the city of
Rome, about the year 270.
The curious observances which are
hallowed by the memory of ST. Valen-
tine began early in the third century,
when he became identified with this
great festival and elected its patron
saint because of his power in mitigat-
ing the quarrels of young people and
making their love affairs run smoothly.
After he had met his tragic fate, the
young people mourned him and met
secretely each year to pay homage to
his memory On these occasions they
presented each other with little love
tokens which they called st. Valen-
tines, and from this custom February
ID has received its present popularity
and general observance, thus making
the anniversary of tragic death day
when love demands special offering,
and fancy is free to play in comedy and
caricature. 1t is loves triumphant
holiday, when Cupid, the little god of
love, reigns supreme, and is busy sow
ing his mischievous darts, while St.
Valentine holds the winning cards.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
Result of the Great Britain Elections.

The results of the recent election in
Great Britain are full of surprises and
significance, and anyone who would
have predicted what has actually oc-
Cured would have been scornfully ridi-
culed few weeks ago. The referen-
dunn is always final, and there is no
appeal in England. The voice of the
people may not be the voice of God,
but it is the highest authority, and In
this case several questions that have
been impending for long time have
been decided with an emphasis that can
not be mistaken.
In the first place, the house OF lords
is not to be abolished and its veto pow
er is not to be taken away or restrict
ed. On the other hand, that branch OF
the British parliament has been ma
terially strengthened, and its firmness
and authority hereafter will be greater
than ever before 1t is singular fact
that the city vote has been strongly
with the liberals and against the lords,
while the yeomanry, the farmers, the
commercial, manufacturing and pro-
fessional classes have supported the
house of lords and voted for the con-
servative unionist candidates. The ex-
istence of that body has been justified
by the votes of the people, and the OPP
position is almost entirely confined to
the laboring element. The thinking
people of England evidently consider it
advisable to have a legislative check
upon the house of commons.
Another fact of striking significance
is the growth Of public sentiment in
favor of a protective tariff and an
abandonment of the traditional policy of
free trade. No other country in Eu
rope, or, indeed, the world, clings to
that economic policy, and the prosper
ity of Germany, France and the United
States under the protective tariff sys-
tenn has evidently convinced many Brit
ish voters that they should adopt SINH /
lar measures for self-defense. Great
Britain admits free of duty the agricul-
tural produce and the manufacturing
merchandise of every other country,
but no country admits the products and
manufactures of Great Britain free;
they have to pay duties everywhere in
order to prevent them coming into COM
petition with local products. Every
colony of Great Britain has tariff and
imposes duties upon goods from the
mother country This has been sore
place in the English system for many
years, and the widespread attempts to
introduce patriotic sentiment into the
real trade of the country have not been
successful. VIM. E. Curtis in Record
Herald.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

THERE is some food for thought in
the address of E. M. Hyzer before the
transportation banquet in Milwaukee
last week. Mr.. Hyzer said that gov
eminent regulation of the railroads
tended toward a bureaucracy and warn
ed his hearers that it is unwise to carry
regulation too far He said that con-
troll of industrial plants will be at
tempted next and with this accomplish
ed democracy would cease to exist.
'"There is not railroad in the land
whose officers object to governmental
regulation and jurisdiction except so
far as it appears to be going beyond
the province of the government, said
Mr.. Hyzer. eff the government con-
tinues to interfere with the conduct of
railroads it will eventually push out
into the industrial field and the govern
ment of the United States will then
become great bureaucracy. We will
have government control and interfer-
ence in every province of industry until
we go back so far that we will attempt
to fix the price of wheat and other
commodities as we'll as the wages men
are to receive" He said he did not
believe the people understand how far
they have allowed the government to
go beyond it's proper jurisdiction.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
NAMES TEA BOARD
Secretary Appoints Seven Experts to
Establish Standard.

Secretary Mac Veagh has announced
the members of the board Of tea ex-
perts, whose duty it is to establish a
standard of purity governing impor-
tations of that article during 1910.
The appointees are: George Hew-
lett, New York; Charles Atwood, Chi
cago: Edward B. Brandenstein, San
Francisco; Frederick Hellyer, Chica-
go; A. P. Irwin, Philadelphia; George
HI. Macy, New York, and Herbert G.
Woodwork, Boston.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

A VERY able and convincing editorial
appeared in a recent issue of the Daily
Christian Science Monitor, published in
Boston, Mass. It was relative to leg
islation compelling the railroads to pub
lish time tables in the papers for the
convenience of the travelling public.
Under the old regime, before we had so
much idiotic reform, the railroads pnb-
lished their time tables in all the papers
and the publishers took their pay in
transportation and were satisfied, but a
few scheming, self-seeking demagogues
started the cry that there should be no
free transportation and it was cut out.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
MRS. FORD JURY DISCHARGED
Stood Eight for Acquittal and Four
for Conviction.

At Cincinnati the jury in the
case of Mrs. Jeanette Ford, charged
with attempting to blackmail c.. L..
Warmer, the defaulting Big Four
treasurer, has been dismissed by
Judge Swing.
He was notified of their utter in
ability to agree upon verdict The
Jury stood eight for acquittal and four
for conviction.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
Farmers Institute at Albion.

Dairying, horse and cattle breeding,
sheep and swine husbandry, fertility,
bovine tuberculosis, poultry raising,
horticulture, farm crops and road max
ing will be discussed by the best au-
thorities at the farmers institute held
in Albion February Is and 16, conduct
ed by w. F. Stiles, Lake Mills, assisted
by r. E. Roberts, Corliss; D. E. Bing
ham, Sturgeon Bay, of the State Hor
cultural Society; E. L. Aderhold, Nee
nah, of the Dairy and Food Commits
sion; H. J. Kuelling, Madison, of the
Wisconsin Geological and Natural His
tory Survey, and Thos. Convey, Ridge
way.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
Use for Titaniunn.

Titanium is said to be the only
metal suitable for the bearings and
axles of certain modern gasoline mo-
tors, which run at speeds as high as
1000 revolutions a minute. The metal
is obtained from rutile, or titanium di-
oxide a mineral of little commercial
Importance heretofore.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

HEREAFTER the r. F. D. will be sim
ply r. D. The government has issued
orders that the use of the word free"
be dropped and that the service be
known as plain ''Rural Delivery" The
service has become so general that
there is no longer any need of using the
'free" part of the title.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
HeracIea Coal Impure.

Although the Heraclea cold fields
extend along the shore of the Black
sea 40 miles and extend 200 miles in
land. the coal contains SO many i'm
purities that mining is improbable ex-
cept at one point, from which only
100000 tons year are taken.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

Galesville Republican. With the
farmer organization for higher prices
and the consumer pooling for reduction
in the cost of the necessaries of life,
the situation is good deal like the
line up in a football game. There will
be some furious rushes and smashes
before the game is over, and if there is
any chap in the center who has been
pulling strings, he is likely to get the
worst of it.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
Card of Thanks.

To the neighbors and friends who ex-
pressed their sympathy by their pres.
ence at the home, and by their ;assis-
lance in so many helpful ways light
ened our burdens, we are deeply CRATE
full To Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Mcintosh,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Joyce, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. Burns and Della Burns we express
or sincere thanks for the offering of
beautiful lilies.
M. j. DORAN,
ALICE DORIAN.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

THE common drinking cup must go in
Wisconsin. It's doom has been sealed
by the state board of health at it's re-
cent meeting. By the passage of a
rule which, upon official publication,
will have all the force and effect of law.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

Gov. DAVIDSON lost no time in re-
leasing from prison convict that was
proven to be innocent of the crime he
was convicted of. Such instances, how
ever, are rare.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
G.. A. r. Campfire.

The 18th annual campfire of H. S.
Swift Post No. 1877 will be given at
Royal hall Tuesday evening, Feb. 18th.
The usual supper will be served from 5
until 7:3O p. M, then the following pro-
orropo taloc nlaca. ID
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

TwENTY-SIx members of the paper
board trust have come up and paid fines
of So, 900 each for violation of the Sher-
man antitrust law. Trust busting is
surely progressing.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
Notice

All persons indebted to me are re-
quested to call and settle on or before
March 1st. Having reorganized the
firm do not wish to keep two sets of
books. HENRY EBBOTT.
11t2
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
Common Council Proceedings.
EDGERTON, Wis, Feb. 3,

EDGERToN, WIS, Feb. 8, 1910.
Adjourned meeting of the common
coucil, Mayor Ellingson presiding. Fol
lowing aldermen responded to roll call:
Conway, Hargraves, Skinner, Dallman.
Minutes of previous meeting read and
approved.
Following bills audited by finance
committee were read and allowed, all
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

You can get whole peck of Flor
ida oranges for 38c at Joe Conn's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
PROGRAM.

The farmers institute is school for
farmers and their families. Be sure to
attend the meeting; bring all your
family with you and urge your neigh
bors to attend.
Engage in the discussion freely. The
humblest mans experience counts for
as much as any other mans, provided
it contains helpful lesson.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
Take No Chances.

Try H. w. Barker's Cough Remedy
made at Sparta, Wis. Write for valua-
BILE information. For sale by w. g.
Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11
Secondhand Piano. -.

Secondhand Piano. "A party wishes
to rent secondhand piano. Anyone
having such for rent, please leave word
at this Office. loft
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

Admission rs cents to both supper
and entertainment. &
Table supplies will be thankfully re-
ceived from all who desire to contribute.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

Florida oranges by the peck at Joe
Conn's. Only cost 38 cents.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-11

On motion council adjourned.
HI. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
Boy Killed by Negro Youth.

Yorkville, May 11.-An unfortunate
killing occurred at the place Of Sam
Thomasson, four miles west of York
vile, yesterday afternoon, about 4
O'Clock, when his son, Louis, aged II
was killed with shotgun, by a negro
boy named Edgar Waddy, aged 13
years. Louis and his younger broth
er started out hunting and went by
Waddy's house, taking him along.
After stopping at a cherry tree and
enjoying themselves, Louis Thomas
son presented his gun towards Edgar
Waddy, saying, ''Halt." Then Waddy
presented his gun, saying Halt" and
Immediately firing.
The load took effect in the groin OF
young Thomasson, severing the fe-
moral artery, and he died from loss
Of blood in about Is minutes.
The verdict Of the coroner's jury
was criminal carelessness, and the
negro boy, Waddy, was committed to
Jail.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
Bigman May Not be Found.

Georgetown, May 14.-Clerk OF
Court H. L.. Smith received in TO-
days mail from the clerk of the
Supreme Court the remittur in the
case of the State VS.. w. B. Avant
and G. C. Bigham for the killing OF
Ruth Crisp Bigham, in which the
supreme court affirmed the circuit
court. Mr.. Smith is now preparing
to turn over the remittitur to the
sheriff of this county for the appre-
hension of the defendants, Bigham
and Avant.
The remittitur will probably be
handed to the sheriff this evening
and he will likely attempt to make
arrest of the defendants Monday.
Avant, it is said, is still at his
home in Andrews, about II miles
from here, but the concensus of opin-
ion here is that Bigham will not be
found.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
Bamberg Social News.

Bamberg, May 14.-The Frances
Marion (Bamberg) Chapter U. D. c.,
held it's first literary and social meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Francis
Marion Bamberg Friday afternoon at
4.30 O'Clock. A very interesting pro-
gramme was enjoyed, consiting of a
paper in the form of a salutation by
the president, Mrs. G. Frank Bam-
berg, an instrumental solo by Mrs.
w. P. Jones and a vocal duet by Mrs.
Leroy Wilson and Miss frankie
Folk. The hostess served delight
full ice course. There were about
thirty seven members present.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Copeland, Jr.,
have reached home after an extended
bridal trip through Mississippi and
Tennessee.
Mr.. Copeland is one of Bamberg's S
most popular young business men
and is welcomed home by his many
friends. Mrs. Copeland, who was
Miss Sledge, of Como, Miss, is as
sured a warm place in the affections
of Bamberg people.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
Young Hough Recovering.

Lancaster, S. c., May 12.-Walter
Hough, son of Former Chief of Po-
lice Amos Hough, of Kershaw, who
was recently assaulted and robbed
at Bristol, Tenn, is recovering from
the injuries received.
Young Hough, who was serving as
a locomotive fireman on the Carolina,
Clinchfeld, & Ohio railroad, upon the
invitation of two or three other young
men, one of whom he knew years
ago, named Cross, went to some point
in the southern part of the city of
Bristol at a late hour one night.
Upon reaching secluded spot, Hough
was struck over the head with stick
or club, the blow knocking him down
and rendering him unconscious.
Later, upon regaining consciousness,
the young man discovered that he had
been robbed of his watch and purse,
the latter containing $40.
Two young men, Clyde Cross and
Sam Howard, were afterwards ar
rested at Black Mountain, Va, where
they were traced, charged with the
crime. They were given prelimi-
neary hearing and bound over for
trial. Hough identified Cross as the
man who struck him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
DEGREES LINDLEY'S DEATH.
Jury in Greenville Convicts Defend
ant in One Hour.

Greenville, May 12.-In less than
one hour the jury in the case of ],
G. Lindley, charged with the murder
of Ben Allen, returned verdict of
guilty of murder without recommen-
dation. This means that Lindley will
hang unless a new trial is granted,
and this appears improbable.
The circumstances of the case
were unusual. Lindley was boarder
in the Allen home. About two weeks
ago Allen was found dead in his room
with bullet hole in his head, the pis-
tol lying close by with the barrel
pointing toward his temple. Lindley
slept tn the next room on pallet.
In the room where Lindley slept were
Mrs. Allen and three children with
measles. Lindley had been acting as
nurse while Allen slept. At the coro-
ner's inquest testimony pointed to
Aliens suicide, but later Mrs. ALLEN
made a statement to the sheriff that
she saw Lindley creep back to his
cot after hearing a. pistol shot in the
next room. On this evidence Lindley
was convicted.
The case was the quickest ever
tried in this county.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
HAD EXCITING ENCOUNTER.
John A. Perkin, of Fort Motto, EX-
changed Shots With Negro.

St. Matthews, May 13.-John A.
Peterkin, of Fort Motto, had quite an
exciting encounter with one John
Daniels, one of his farm laborers,
this morning. Daniels, who is ne
gro of unenviable reputation, became
so dissatisfied with the requirements
of Mr.. Peterkin as landlord that ne
decided to rectify matters with shot
gun. He therefore repaired to his
house, secured his gun, and went IN
Quest of Mr.. Peterkin. knowing the
character of the man and suspecting
evil intentions of the part of the ne
gro. Mr.. Peterkin watched his m We
ments and satisfying himself that he
beheld a weapon in the hands OF
Daniels on his approach, Mr.. Peter
kin Immediately proceeded to arm
himself likewise, and went forth to
meet his approaching adversary.
Daniels, perceiving that it would not
be well to fight at close range, open
ed fire at long distance, scattering
shot in the immediate vicinity of
MIR. Peterkin. Mr.. Peterkin returned
the fire but the distance was so great
that little injury was done to the
negro, though the shot went to the
mark. Each fired two shots. Sheriff
Dantzler was soon upon the scene
and Daniels is now confined in jail.
The conduct of Daniels is evidence
of the extent of his gratitude. Some
weeks ago he go: into trouble AID
Mr.. Peterkin secured his release from
prison going on his bond.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
Sentenced to Ten Years.

Valdosta, Ca, May 11.--Henr!
Charles, charged with blowing safe
in Thomas county,. this State, was
sentenced to ten years in the federal
prison at Atlanta, in the federal
court here this morning. Oscar
Rollo, who was indicted on the same
charge, was acquitted upon motion
of his attorney. The attorneys for
the government exhibited a lot of
fuse, caps and paddles, the latter
used, it was explained, to smear soap
in the cracks of the. safe, all OF
which, it was said, were taken from
Rollo. However, his attorney op-
posed this exhibition on the ground
that they were taken without a
proper warrant. Thus the case was
decided in favor of the defendant.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
IAN Things Come"

The magnate looked up impatiently
from. his work.
"Well, my good man." he snapped
at the diffident and rural person who
stood twirling his rusty hat, what
can do for you?"
81 guess ye don't remember me,
Hank" faltered the caller. But you
an me uster 60 swimmip' together in
tn OF town. Then you got a job in
tn bank, an ! got a job in the gro
eery store
.This is all very interesting, and
seem to remember your face. But
come to the point-my time is valu-
able 49,.
"Yes, Hank. You got better
offer an left the old village. stayed
plugging along in the grocery store. "
"Well-well?"
"Well, Hank, when you left you
owed s73.62 on grocery bill. Here's
where you pay up!'-Cleveland
Leader.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
His Chance of Heaven.

Ben T. Rice and Hymen Levy, both
now dead, were two Of the real old Vir-
ginia characters in a small Piedmont
county seat town; Ben was the keep
er Of the town inn and Hymen, a
genuine Jew, ran a store. Ben was
noted for profanity, drinking and
gambling and telling unheard-of
yarns. Hymen was daily visitor at
the inn to get his dram, and at times
became thoroughly shocked at Ben S
outrageous language and manners.
Ben, one evening, Joined the town
boys in an exciting game of football
on Main street, became overheated, |,
and, cooling off too quickly, went
into pneumonia at night. Several
physicians attended him, who soon
pronounced his case hopeless. A
dozen or more of Ben's friends,
among them Hymen were standing
around the bed just before Ben's
spirit took it's flight from earth,
when Ben uttered a long groan and
said, 80 Lord, have mercy on me. y
At this moment Hymen turned his
head slowly and remarked, "The
good Lord ought to take Ben right
now, for he never will be so good no
more. National Monthly.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
WHIPS PREACHER IN RAGE.
Rev, DIR. J. H. Wilson Cowhided at
Door Of His Study.

Savannah, Ca, May 10.-A few
hours before the council of the Lu-
theran Church of Ascension accepted
his resignation, Rev. iDr. J. H. Will
son was soundly cowhided by Mrs.
C. H. Monsees yesterday at the door
of his study in the church building.
Her daughter, Miss Meta, who, it was
Monsees and daughter and who re-
signed his pastorate, was to-day
called upon by the officers Of the
church and presented with gold
watch as a token of their esteem for
him and to show the confidence they
repose in him. DR.. Wilson was visi-
bly, affected by this action.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19

An interesting comparison Of the
savings in wet" and dry towns in
Ohio is made by the American Issue.
Two banks in Springfield reported an
aggregate increase of s160,000 in de-
posts, two in Portsmouth $4,000,
two in Urbana $50, 1000, one in Mont
pelier $4,000, one in Gilead $70,-
600, one in Jefferson s31, 900, one in
Piqua $4,000. This is a most con-
vincing showing, and should not be
without its effect on other cities.
Ex-Governor Hanly Of Indiana
is a man of broad views and wide ex-
perience. He writes concerning the
temperance movement in Ohio, Indi-
ana and Illinois: eve have closed
enough saloons in these three States
to extend solid line along a street
thirty-five miles long. We have sent
home to. breweries enough saloon
counters to line a street one hundred
miles long. We have turned $780,
100000 annually from this traffic
into legitimate channels of trade
enough to give $4,000 families ST.
900 a year. enough to maintain 25O''
900 people. This money has gone
into raiment and food, and into the
the building of American homes
where wifehood and children could
assemble with no cloud in the do
nestle sky"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
SeIlin' q Sheep.

Two Highland farmers met on
their way to church. Man." said
Donald, II was wondering what you
will bee askin' for yon bit sheep over
at your steadin'?"
Man. replied Dougal, Il was
thinkin'sI wad be wantin' so shullin's
for that sheep"
81 will TAX it at that" said Don
aid; "but, och, man Dougal, I an
awfu' surprised at you doin' business
on the Sawbath."
Business! exclaimed Dougal
"Man, sellin' a sheep like that fol
so shullin's is not business at all
it's just charity Ladies Home
Journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
Lad of Seventeen Drowned.

Winnsboro, May 12.-Kelley
Steene, the 17-year-old son of Mrs.
F. C. Dawkins, living at the Fairfield
cotton mill village, was drowned
about 8 o'clock last evening in the
mill pond, where he had been swim
ming with several of his companions.
1t is supposed that the lad was seiz-
ed with cramps, for he was recog-
nized as a good swimmer. The body
was recovered about o'clock this
morning.