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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22

DURING the past few years, political
theorists have been advocating the en-
actment of laws for an initiative, ref
erendum and recall, not for one mo-
ment realizing what it meant nor how
it would work practically. Take this
state for instance. At the recent cleo
ton three amendments to the constitu-
ton were submitted to the voters and
only one voter in fifteen took any in
terest in the matter, and the proposed
change to the state statutes giving
women the right of suffrage only one
in five voted for or against it. The
trouble is, that the average voter has
not the time, even if the ability to
study and analize the amendments pro-
posed, relying on the men sent to the
legislature to see that only good amend
ments are submitted to the voters for
either their approval or rejection. The
trouble is, that there are too many
laws and there should be less laws and
more enforcement of such laws as are
absolutely necessary for sane govern
ment. Whitewater Leader.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
Pringle Bros. ( Keller Go. :: e.:
How Moose Jaw Got Its Name.

Moose Jaw is a strange name for
city, and it may be of interest to know
how such a name was given. Some
fifty years ago, so the story goes, a
pioneer with his team Of oxen and
prairie schooner" while passing along
the banks Of the river. was obliged to
camp at this point, in Saskatchewan,
on account of an accident to his cart
as a spoke had fallen out during the
day, and the wheel was falling apart.
He looked around for something to in
sert for temporary brace for the
wheel, while his wife busted herself
with the evening meal. The pioneers
child, while romping around, found
the jawbone of a moose. which she
held up to her father, who by this
time almost despaired of finding some
thing with which to mend his wagon.
and was delighted to find that the jaw
bone exactly fitted the place Of the
missing spoke. The Indians thereafter
named this part Of the river 1.-THE
Place Where the White Man Found the
Moose Jaw" This accounts for the
towns unforgettable name.-London
Standard.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
An Extensive Shave.

When Salmon P. Chase was school
boy at Worthington. O.. he was one day
left at home with orders to kill and
dress pig while Bishop Chase and
most of the older members of the fam
lily were gone. In telling Of this expert
ence he wrote in an old letter:
II had no trouble in catching and
slaughtering a fat young porker. had
the tub of wafer all ready for plunging
him in, pre- 'ory to taking off his
bristles. Unfortunately. however, the
water was too hot, or perhaps when |
soused the pig / kept him in too long.
At any rate, when / undertook to re-
move the bristles I couldn't start one
Of them. They were set! But that pig
had to be dressed. bethought me Of
my cousins razor-a new one, just pur-
chased by that spruce young clergy
man. No sooner said than done! | got
the razor and shaved the pig from tail
to snout."
This is undoubtedly one Of the most
extensive shaves on record.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
WISCONSIN TOBACCO. MARKETS.
Continued From Page ~


There has been no lack of inquiries
made by outside dealers and manufac-
turers about 1911 goods, but they have
not been selling freely. The local peo-
pie say they could sell lot it they
would take less than they ask, but
they cannot afford to do this. They
are obliged to have what they ask in
order to come out clear on their invest
ment and have some profit. From
what can be learned, much of the 1911
sold has probably not brought over fiji
teen and half cents. Very few pack
ers can afford to take that price, at
least not the city packers.
With the knowledge that the major
ity of growers have of the state of the
local leaf market, it is surprising how
they can insist on the prices they are
asking for their new crop. A few deal
ers and agents have for some time
past been buying up all they could get
for nine and two cents. AS rule the
growers are asking all the way from
ten to twelve cents. That they will
get the higher prices the dealers do
not believe, unless the large manufac-
turing concerns make swoop on the
crop. When it comes to the question
of getting from 10000 to Is, 900 cases,
buying must be done quickly, and less
attention is given to examining the
goods than is given by smaller buyers.
The opinion has prevailed In tobacco
circles here that most of the big con-
Germs were pretty we'll loaded up with
old goods, and that they were not
likely to be dangerous competitors this
year. But some of these concerns are
already nibbling at the crop.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22

Many years ago John Brougham,
Lester Wallack, Artemus Ward and
others used to meet after the play at
Windhurst's, in Park row, in New
York. One night the question, What
rules the world?" arose. and various
opinions were expressed. William Ross
Wallace, who was present, retired be-
fore long and some time later called
Thomas J. Leigh from the room and
handed to him a poem which he had
just written. Mr.. Leigh read it aloud
to the company, and Mr.. Brougham
made happy little speech of acknowl-
edgment. The thing was entitled
"What Rules the World" and the first
StanZa ran:
They say that man is mighty.
He governs land and sea.
He yields mighty scepter
Ger lesser powers that be,
But lnightier power and stronger
Man from his throne has hurled,
And the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22

AN international Live Stock EXPOSE
tion will be held at the Union Stock
Yards, Chicago, November 80 to De-
cember Z, being the twelfth annual
show, which has developed from a
small beginning to an immense exposi-
ton of education of value to all inter
ested in high grade stock and the i'm
proyement of stock along scientific
lines. Every breeder and stock raiser
should visit the exposition and absorb
all the Information possible and make
use of it in his work of improving his
stock.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
Punishment For a Thief.

Orchard, by the grace of God, king
of England. If any one cast any
reproach or bad word against another
or invoke Gods Madison on him let
him for every offense pay an ounce of
silver. Let convicted thief be shorn
like a prizefighter, after which let boil
ing pitch be poured on his head and a
feather pillow be shaken over it so as
to make him a laughing stock. Then
let him be put ashore at the first land
where the ships touch. Witness my
self at Chinon." These are two Of the
ordinances of Chinon quoted by Miss
Maude M. Holbach in in the Foot
steps Of Richard Occur de Lion"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
Crushed.

"If l could only die and leave you
well off," he said after they had had
their first quarrel. 81 would be glad
to 60"
"How," she cruelty asked. could you
die and leave me otherwise than wei
offr'-Chicago Record Herald.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
Awkwardly Put.

rather have put differently: Mr.. Bum
blepup tat fancy dress ball)-I must
apologize for coming in ordinary even
ing dress. Hostess-Well. you really
have the advantage of US. We're all
looking more foolish than usual. and
you're not.-London Punch.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22

THEY are having pleasant times down
in the county board meetings trying to
settle assessment matters and boost
valuations up to the limit And Beloit
seems to be getting those progressive
things" they have been voting for the
past few years.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
Sharn Practice.

81 took her home in taxicab. She
asked me to come in and meet her
mother. l told the staxicab man to
wait. Her mother proved very enter
tanning"
EYES,"
'sThe taxicab man waited two hours. +"
'sWhat's the answer"
''Why, found out afterward that
her mother was stakeholder in the
taxicab company."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22

AND now they're going to cut down
the currency of the country. The high
cost of living is effecting the U. S.
treasury. With smaller money there
will be no reason to believe that it will
slip through the fingers any faster. It's
going fast enough now.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
Rather Harsh.

The famous baritone had been Civ.
ing his concert and the critic from the
country was asked:
"How was the timbre Of his voice."
"Well," said the critic, sit seemed to
me to be full of knotholes "-Harper's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
FORGOT About His Meal.

Waiter Ito happy looking customer
Well. sir. what is it? Happy Looking
Customer (spontaneously)-Boy-eight
pounder-fnest in the land. Looks
like me too!-Puck.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
Correct DIAGNOSIS.

Patient-Shall have to give up beer.
doctor? Doctor-No: shan't forbid
it to you. Patient-It's extraordinary,
doctor, what confidence / have in you.
-Fleigende Batter.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
Matrimonial.

In the Isle Of Man the wedding
ring was formerly employed as an in
strument of torture. 1t is in this coun-
try today. in many instances.-M ilwau-
kee Sentinel.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22

Beginning Saturday, Nov. 23rd, /
will have brick ice cream in pints and
quarts to fill your orders through the
winter months. Frank Ash. tt
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22

AS THE Stoughton Courier-Hub OBJ
serves, no man is good progressive
unless he is either in office or trying to
get one.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22

It is better to lose all in the search
for good than to be content with the
worst-Van Dyke.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22

Girl wanted for general house
work. Good wages paid. j. ]. Leary.
52tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22

The first murder trial since the fam
Gus Ashton case in Rock county is now
under way in the circuit court.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
BOWLING ALLEY GARAGE.


BE sure and see the large line of
afternoon and party dresses on sale
now at our store. You can save almost
one-half on them P Burns, James
ville
For RENT-Two fine adjoining offices
in bank building, steam heat, electric
light. Inquire at First National Bank.
For SALE-A seven-room house with
modern improvements and in good con-
dition. Barn in connection. Inquire OF
Nal. Conway. Soft
A number of Shropshire bucks FOR
sale. Inquire of John Hurd, Edger-
ton, Wis. Att
Jones Dairy Farm sausage at
Conn's Saturday.
We have just purchased two large
sample lines of ladies and misses
party and afternoon dresses at 40 per
cent discount and we have placed them
on sale at the same discount from reg
ular selling price. t. P. Burns, James
vile.
Place your order for ice cream for
your Thanksgiving dinner with Frank
Ash. I'll
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-22
Notice to the Public.

Mr.. Orrin Davis, the expert work
man, is now located at the Bowling
Alley garage where he is prepared to
do all kinds of repairs on automobiles,
motorcycles, gasoline engines, etc. All
work guaranteed. Gasoline, lubricat-
ing oils and supplies. Cars washed,
polished, and stored by day, week or
month.
48tf BOWLING ALLEY GARAGE.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-15
THIS is PRESIDENTIAL
YEAR FOR CUBANS ALSO

From the American Review of Reviews.
Cuba rs % on the threshold of a
political campaign which is pregnant
With possibilities for good or evil. Two
parties are in the field with candidates
Tor the presidency. The conservatives
nave selected, for the second time, Gem
iral Mario G. Menocal, who was de-
:eated at the last elections by General
Jose Minguel Gomez, the liberal candi-
late and present incumbent.
General Menocal, like General Gomez.
ais opponent, Ia a veteran of the war
II independence" Of 1895-1S9s, and en-
'oys a III popularity throughout the
island. When the first American occu-
oation Of Cuba occurred, January /,
1899. General Menocal was entrusted
lice force OF Havana. and he performed
h duties Of his ONCE creditably. He
resigned from his post to AXE up the
preliminary work in connection with
the establishment of the great Chapar-
ra sugar mill. This estate is situated
Oriente near Puerto Padre, and since
Its inception General Menocal has been
it's guiding spirit. Last year It re.
turned to the American capitalists. in
terested in the company, a dividend
equivalent to 80 per cent.
Cuba, however, is actually a liberal
country and General Menocal is the
candidate Of h minority party, which
polled at the asst elections (19os) 1914
GA of the 318,179 votes cast. The only
nope 1t can entertain of being VICTOR
ious in the coming elections is that h
division o existing among its oppon-
ents will continue. Under present con
ditions 1t is not at all improbable that
General Me1ocal could carry Oriente,
Camaguey. Santa Clara and MAINTAIN
zas. the four eastern provinces Of the
island.
The probabilities are, however. that
these conditions will not continue. for It
Is likely that the liberals will finally
agree upon concerted action. The dam
ger IL too evident for them to do other
wise. AT the present time there are
three liberal candidates in the field for
the presidency. DIR. Alfredo Zayas. an
eminent lawyer, and the vice-president
OF the republic. is the leading candi-
date. General Erncsto Asbert, who
took an important part in the revolu-
ton OF 1905. which overturned the Pal
ma administration. and who is govern
or of Havana province. Is also a can.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-15
SPOUSE CONS0RTS
WITH BAD SPOOkS,
SAYS ANGRY WIFE
Mrs. Alonxo Thompson Accues
Old Lothanis Of
Psychic Hegiras.

Denver. Special: Charging that her
S~O-Near-old husband possesses a spirit
more youthful and that while she
knows where his mundane form re-
able to follow his Lothario-like row.
ings on the astral "Great White Way"
Annie L.. Thompson, wife OF n of
Denver's most widely known million
aire spiritualis.s. a fled suit In court
for separate maintenance. a share in
her husbands fortunes and confirma-
ton OF the deed to her home.
The filing of the separate mainten-
ance proceedings grew out Of h suit
of her husband. Alonzo Thompson, to
have annulled the deed to their home
which he had made over to her at the
behest of an evil spirit. Mrs. Thomp-
SON. while entering a cross suit, will
grounds usual to a divorce suit and
ONE that are unusual in the extreme.
one OF them being a charge that her
husband. while in a seance. is untrue
to his marriage vow.
Home a Spirit Haven.
Mrs. Thompson also is a sp~iritualist
and the home of the couple is known
far and wide as a rendezvous for spir-
its. Mrs. Thompson's seances are usu-
ally held in her boudoir. where she
spends hours at a time communing
with the auras of her relatives and
friends. Mr.. Thompson holds his Sc
ances In his late fathers room, into
which no human but himself has en-
tered since his fathers death. There
Mr.. Thompson declares he holds COM
with his fathers spirit each
day and 1t is through the advice of this
spirit that he has made his fortune.
He disobeyed 1T only once. he says,
and that was when he attended a se-
ance in another spiritualist's home, 30
years ago. and met his present wife.
THE only v spirit whose advice /
ever have taken was that which helped
me to choose my wife," he said.
Spirit Room Blamed.
1t is the spirit room that Mr.. Thomp-
son maintains such secrecy about that
is believed to have caused all their
marital troubles. Mrs. Thompson main
tains that her husbands youthful spir-
it roves at night in communion with
the spirits of improper company and
that while h cannot directly charge
physical Infaithfulness. she knows that
Great White Way" Of history.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-15
Drink. Of cevIon.

From Bomfort's Wine and Spirit Circular.
Wine made in Ceylon has q curious
enemy, the muskrat. Not an innocent
and even edible little beast, IKE VI
own muskrat, but q creature described
as "a fearful plague, and 80 powerfuli
is its odor that at one time it was.
hought 1t would even penetrate glass.
This belief was due to the fact that.
securely bottled wine, over the bottles
OF which this rat had passed and i'm
passing perfumed them, was found on
opening to be utterly worthless and
full OF musk. Investigations and x
periments, however. showed that in
stead OF penetrating the glass. IL inds
access to the wine through the cork.
The water of Ceylon IL none Of the
pest Near the coast line it is brack-
salt marshes. II the low country
where rivers and streams are lew and
lar apart the supply is from arttficiaT
tanks. and their tributary streams and
outlets are the resort Of the deer ana,
cattle and elephants that come to-
Da s and wallow in them, thereby
perpetually.
To remedy this condition the Cinsa-
iese resort to a rather curious prac-
tice; water for drinking H.
always put into an unglased chatty,
oe, .aed using .sne they thoroushly rub with
SAA0y S011 lkkRlNls Inla liz
rubbed on the inside of the chatty un-
TIL o half Of the seed A. WORN
away; the muddy water IL then poured
IN the prepared jar and allowed to
stand. W
At first the water liz about the con-
sistency of mucilage, but this soon
disappears and a viscid sediment
forms at the bottom of the vessel. the
clear water remaining ON ton. II ~
now ready for use, and although not
OF h clearest Is sufficiently ni,ra FOR
ordinary use.
MIX 10 almost a luxury in Ceylon-
owing to several causes, among Mn,.n
- the Ian leech. These pests f~reuuent
q pastures In such numbers that thew
Will suck the blood from an animal In
q very short time, and therefore cattle
raising canno be resorted to ON any
large scale. Another feature il the use
OF Dakatoo by the natives in the milk
which they sell to the Europeans who
have settled there.
II ID q thorny frutted plant with
dark Orange colored roots and prtm-
roselike flowers, which has equally
wonderful effects on milk and water.
though OF q different nature. II pieces
OF the stem, root and leaves be mixed
Tor q few seconds In milk or water.
the liquid turns thick and mucilaU-
nous, 90 much 70 that the water in
this state can DO raised by the hand
several feet out Of q basin and WIN
fell back without noise. This. more
over. 10 done without impaftin9 my
color. taste or smell TO the 6uid. vhIcSh
Ieturns to tts natural state nj ahnuf
~ or u minutes.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-15
PETE JUST PIMED TO
BE A MILLIONAIRE
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
Pete J. Eliot had a regular job with
the accounting firm Of Warwick Mitch
ell & Co. In his work he had to go
over books which were dizzy with large
figures. Money. money. money. 1t waS
everywhere, except in Eliot's pockets.
Everybody else had a motor car: Eliot
had to affect street cars. Everybody
else had a fine home; Eliot had to live
In q furnished room.
Here am l at the mature 8 of %
and I'm working for a small salary"
said he. II was destined to be a mill
ionaire. l wonder what causes the do.
lay?"
1t was in the fall of 1910 that Peter
doped out this horoscope. He was up
town one evening, took himself by the
hand into a quiet corner and began to-
relate to himself how great q young
man he really was.
The subject of a conversation in
which three men, who did not know
Peter, were engaged, hit him on the
ear They were talking about a certain
stock, then quoted at a low price. but
due for a great and sudden boost.
Get in on it, l tell you," said one OF
the men to the two others. Don't pass
up this chance to show Rockefeller
how little he knows about getting uon-
ey."
Now Peter had charge OF the vaults
and handled fully 81, 600. 900 in securit-
les. November 20 last. when he had
been at work about a year, he resigned
his position.
For want Of other employment some
body made inventory of the securities
after Peter a retired from business
and 1t was found that $40, 900 in the
company's own bonds could not be seen
loafing around the vault. Somehow or
other thoughts of the missing bonds
we're NOT OOnn1YlE Mod nv <hn,,nLt, -
Peter. And when the bonds were traced
to the office Of a broker it began to.
look rather cloudy for Pete. Peter. said
the broker, had disposed of the bonds.
to him for $4,000.
Detectives were sent from police
headquarters to hunt the young man.
They heard he was here, then there.
but. though they fitted about from city
to city, they could discover naught save
that Peter, though he had been there
had departed.
Deputy Police Commissioner Dough-
erty received a telephone tip the 9TH
er morning that Peter was on the COR
ner of Seventh avenue and Fifty
eighth street. Detectives went up
there and they found the youth. very
we'll dressed and seemingly chipper He
smiled when they them
selves.
I'm absolutely busted" said he.
Come on. then" said they, land teif
us wha you did with it,
MY ears are too large said he. "r
overheard a conversation one evening
about q particular stock I tossed In
the eight thou on it when 1t was 4 2
1t aeroplaned to an. Then the motor
rel wrong"
And all fora blonde or a brun-
cite asked they.
Neither" said he. II wanted to be.
a millionaire"
Thus %conversing they ~journeyed to-
the police station, where John Bailey.
attorney for Peters former employers.
said that Pete should be charged with.
ing as ever, did as h were told
And Pete was then requested to make
no engagement for the morning that
will conflict with his date in the Tombx.
police court.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-15

Describing negro labor on the rail-
~ays Of the south. a southern railway
OFFICIAL says that a leader must be pro-
vided for each gang Of workers. and
that he must be gifted with a good
voice. He uses a chant which enables
he men to work in unison. Every
pick rises and falls at the same instant
In time with the rhythm of the song
Of the leader" saws the railway man.
"and it Ia surprising to note the speed
with which work can be done by this
means"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-15

The Swiss guides who have been
employed season by season in the
Rocky mountains are now to become
Canadians. A village of Swiss cialets
has been built for them on a hillside
in the Columbia valley. near Golden.
and a been named Edelweiss. Each
will have a bit of land. and will be
employed in the forest or otherwise
during the winter. Thus 1t 10 hoped to
raise up at least a race az Canadian
Alpine guide worthy OF the canadian
Alpg."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-15

Il 10 found that some of the coal
mined at Cambria, Wyo, contains free
gold. The coal was sold for only $3.50
. ton, and 1t ran 81 worth OF gold to
he ton. The explanation OF the pres
ence Of the gold probably is that the
sand that covered up the prehistoric
peat bog which became the coal STRAIT
UNI, contained gold, and this sand sift-
ed down into the coal while it was still
soft.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-15

when o come to Leipsic next
year" writes a tourist from that city,
"one OF the show places of this inter-
esting city will have disappeared. and
you will know that even German senti-
mentality and love for the antique must
tall before business, the destroyer The
old theater built in 1866, and where in
1901 Schiller's Maid Of Orleans had
It's first performance. will soon be torn
down.