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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
When Buccaneers Reigned.

The importance of the island Of St.
Thomas arises from the fact that the
harbor on the south side of the island,
on whose borders the town of Char
lotte Amalie is located, is one of the
finest in all tropical America. From
the days of the buccaneers it's strate-
gic advantage has been realized, for
when the Spanish main was the happy
hunting ground of the gentlemen OF
the black flag this harbor was their
headquarters Behind its outer hills
the pirate craft found shelter from the
open sea and were screened from the
sight of passing ships until the mo-
ment came to pounce upon them. In
more recent times it has played the
role of the safe harbor for the thou
sands of vessels bound from Europe to
Panama and surrounding territory. or
vice versa. With a free port, where
repairs, ships stores and coal might be
had. upon which there had been no
levy Of tariff duties, the shipping world
found the harbor Of Charlotte Amalie
an attractive way station on most Of
it's Caribbean routes.-National Geo.
graphic Magazine.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Honest Efforts.

Moses was fated never to enter the
land Of promise he SO lOngingly view
ed afar, and Columbus never found
who can now wish that he habitat
unimpeded sea route westward to In
dia that he sought so wisely and so
daringly. Yet still the world moves
on, and by mysterious and unexpected
ways the great, brave soul is permit
ted to subserve the benignant purposes
Of God contemplating the elevation and
blessing Of man. And so, cannot
doubt, the unselfish efforts in our day
for the amelioration Of social hard
ships, though their methods may be
rejected as mistaken or defective, will
yet signally conduce to their contem-
plated ends. Fail not, then, humble
hopper for 'the good time coming" to
lend your feeble sigh to swell the sails
Of whatever bark is freighted with
earnest efforts for the mitigation of
human woes nor doubt that the Divine
breath shall watt it at last to it's pray
ed for haven.-Horace Greeley.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Too Much DIGNITY.

Nanny Washington seemed very
ill at ease in court. She admitted to
the judge that it was her first time on
policeman ground" Considerable
difficulty was experienced in making
her answer questions. She would go
just so far and then stop, all afiuster.
The judge hit upon scheme.
There is no need for you to be ex-
cited. Mrs. Washington" he said. with
a smile. I'm just a judge and you
are just you
At last the old negress found her
tongue.
Oats jes' hit, subj she cried ex-
plosively. 81 is me, but yo' isn't you, in
dem specs and wild dat crokay mallet
in yo' ham. Eff 70 could fix hit fer to
talk dis over in a kitchen, I'd be all
right. jedger-Case and Comment.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Christmas Carol"

Wolverhampton, England, was the
gave his celebrated reading of the
christmas Carol" after the conclusion
of his first London season. He read it
in the Corn Exchange on the evening
of Wednesday, Aug. II, 1858, before a
crowded and appreciative audience. He
was accompanied on that occasion by
Arthur Smith, brother of Albert Smith.
who managed all the business details
of his tour.
AS Rev. Mr. Parke was on friendly
terms with Arthur Smith, he and Dick
ems were invited to stay at the deanery
during their visit to Northampton
and Richard Bradley (Cuthbert Bede)
was asked to meet them. 1t was, how
ever, Dickens custom on such occa-
siOns to prefer to put up at a hotel,
where he might be as private as he de-
sired and from the opportunities of
guests who were anxious to hear his
brilliant conversation, but he cheerful
ly accepted Mr.. Parke's hospitality and
visited him at the deanery, although he
IOC Steep uuueE LIS IOOl.
He made more than one story in
that inn Ghe Swan, and his expert
ences there with the mention of the
waiter whom he saw returning from
the fShmOnger's across the way and
slapping over his thigh the sole intend
ed for the novelist's dinner formed the
subject for one of his graphic articles
in Household Words"
His journey by night from the same
inn to Birmingham supplied him with
the material for his famous paper,
Fire and Snow in the same journal
Mr.. Dickens was greatly pleased with
his Woverhampton hearers and after
Mr.. Parke's side in front row, that
he had never read to so quick and
sympathetic an audience and that of
ten in London he had scarcely been
able to continue his reading from the
''genteel" frigidity of his audience. In
the very commencement of the Christ
mas Carol where mention is made of
Scrooge's clerk occupying dismal lit
tie CELIA sort of tank"-there was an
irrepresSible shout of laughter from an
occupant of the back seats, who doubt
less had an everyday experience Of a
similar tank. The laugh was taken up
by others, and the applause thencefor-
ward was continuous.
In talking with Cuthbert Bede at the
deanery over the events of the evening
Dickens especially referred to that
burst of laughter at the mention of the
''tank" and said that he instinctively
blamed the person for his applause.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Church Music.

One cannot read the Psalms without
the conviction, which grows with every
repetition, that here is the poetic voic-
ing of the deepest, highest and most
intense experiences possible to the soul
Of man. They were intended for sing
ing, and from the day of their use in
the Jewish temple until now they have
been the foundation of very many Of
our sublimest musical productions
1t must not be overlooked that only
the highest intelligence, the most vivid
imagination and the deepest inspira-
ton can bring forth works of the first
order. If there is the commonplace to
be found in church music it's cause is
to be discovered in the human agent
and not in the lack Of inspiring force
in religious feeling. Whitfield
Andrews in Musical Quarterly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
The Realm of
Christmas Fancy

To the realms of Christmas fancy
I must speed away, away,
Where the elfs of joy are dancing
And the sprites of pleasure play.
I must go where gentle fairies
Whisper softly on the air
And the gift king waves his scepter
Over blessings sweet and rare.
Childhood's realm of Christmas
fancy
Once again shall feast my eyes
With the old time love and rapture,
With the old time fond surprise.
In the Pickering hearthstone shad-
ows,
In the music and the mirth,
Once again each dear remembrance
Speaks good will and peace on
earth.
In the realms of Christmas fancy
I shall very shortly see
All the old, beloved memories
Coming back to gladden. me.
Long forgotten forms and faces,
Long departed thoughts and
dreams,
T shall find in those fair vistas
Where the Christmas glory
streams.
-Lurana Sheldon in New York
Times.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Y " " " " ~ " " " u " " " " Y:
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Protect Your Eyes.

" "Take care of your eyes; they ,
" are your breadwinners," is the
" advice of the national committee
" for the prevention of blindness
" in its latest bulletin. The bulle- ,
" tin says poor eyesight means
" poor. wages, discomfort, diseases,
" and is often due to lack Of care
" or to improper care of the eyes.
~ Good eyesight, on the other ,
v hand. means a fair chance to
" earn living, to enjoy life
v BEAUTIFULLY, and demands good ,
" care of the eyes, ,
v It is stated that 90 per cent Of :
" all. blindness is preventable and
" that half of this, or % per cent, :
v is preventable through babies
" sore eyes known as ophthalmia ,
Y neonatorum. The other half is .
" due to accidents, diseases, de- .
" fects and negligence. Neglect in
" getting glasses when needed or
" having glasses properly fitted is
" an important cause Of eye trou-
" BILE. The most important symp-
" toms or warnings of eye trouble
v are headaches. eyeaches. blurred
" vision, watery eyes, sore eyes or ,
* puffiness of the lids. Any one OF
V these symptoms should demand
" the services of an oculist.
49, -
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Albion Academy

Prof. 0. c. Torgerson visited friends
in Madison and Cashton, Wis, during
the holidays.
Prof. 0. K. Lundeberg spent the
week end at Minneapolis and North
field, Minnesota.
Miss Elizabeth Clauson visited at
the home of Miss Agnes Garness at
Whitewater Sunday.
Misses Agnes Garness and Eliza
beth Clauson attended the Kreisler
Concert at Milwaukee Friday evening.
The several students who spent the
Thanksgiving recess at their respec-
tive homes returned Monday, resum-
ing their studies with new vigor.
The Aeolian Glee Club wishes to ex-
press it's heartfelt appreciation to
Rev. Borge, members of the choir and
to all who assisted in making the con-
cert success.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. Linnevold and
Mrs. Hanson of Edgerton, Rev. N. G.
A. Garness, Gladys and Walter Gar
ness of Whitewater attended the
Thanksgiving Concert here Tuesday
evening.
Last Tuesday evening the Aeolian
again rendered the Thanksgiving Con-
cert and Cantata to a fair sized audi
ence at Academy Chapel. Following
the concert the Academy boys served
and Oyster Stew and "Feed" to the
Aeolian Glees at the Boarding Club.
The male quartet sang several i'm
promptu selections between courses.
The remainder of the evening was
spent in playing games and general
good time was had by all.
Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, the
Aeolian Glee Club and members of the
faculty left for Deerfeld, where they
presented Sacred Concert and Cam
tata, "The Harvest is Ripe" at the
Lutheran Synod Church. After a mer-
ry ride of hours the party reached
Deerfield in a jovial mood and full of
determination to render the evening
concert meritoriously. Thru the kind
ness of the Synod Church choir a
bountiful supper consisting of an oys-
ter stew and other tempting eatables
were served the visitors. The concert
was given at 1880 p. m. to very APP
preciative audience that filled the
church to its utmost capacity. Ac-
cording to reports of those present the
program was creditably and success
fully given. Following the entertain
ment the musical forces partook of a
light lunch and then set out on their
homeWard ride which despite the dis
tance seemed only too short to the
merry singing crowd in the buses.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Different Schools.

Dean Hole. who was the pioneer of
rose shows in England. was fond of
telling this story:
At Cambridge a horticultural show
was suddenly invaded by a heavenly
host of sweet girl graduates.
Madam" said member of the ex-
ecutive to the lady in whose charge
they came, may I point out that this
is a school for horticulture and not for
husbandry?"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Solved at Last.

"This is about the worst dinner I
ever sat down to- he said as he sur
veyed the table, "but s'pose ought
to make certain allowances
"Yes, John,' replied his wife. eff
you would make certain allowances
you would have no occasion to find
fault with your food" London Tit
Bits.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Where Backing Gets Its odor.

Shoeblacking. says the Scientific
American, owes it's peculiar aromatic
odor, family suggestive of the deep
woods, where spruce or hemlock nee
dies pad the ground. to an oil which is
manufactured from these same kinds
of needles. The greater part Of this
oil is distilled by small farmers in New
England during the winter.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08

Cleveland O.-Church bells summon
ing citizens to the public square at Z
o'clock initiated Cleveland's commu-
nifty Christmas celebration. Thousands
listened while choir of 800 men and
boys, standing beneath a lighted sixty
five foot Christmas tree, sang carols.
The sale of stock in Cleveland, the
City of Good WILL insured that every
one in the city would have a Christ
mas dinner
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
To Drop Medicine.

When you have no medicine dropper
try this method: Shake the bottle so
as TO moisten the cork. With the wet
end Of the cork moisten the edges Of
the mouth Of the bottle, then, holding
the cork under the mouth. let the fuid
pass over the cork In dropl-ng.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
On Her Birthday.

Congratulate me-" said Younghus-
band. 'My daughter is just one year
old today
This is her birthday. Ell? What did
you give her?"
81 don't know whether it was s0oth-
ing strip or paregoric. but it was one
of the two"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Most Buoyant Material,

Probably the most buoyant material
ID the world is the pith from giant
sun1oWer grown in Siberia. which can
support thirty-f times its own weight
when on the water. Cork, on the other
hand, has a buoyancy Of only one to
five and RENDERS hair one to ten.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
A Theory.

"Why are meat and eggs so expen-
sive?''
Possibly" replied the man who
thinks it's his duty to answer every
question, because they're among the
few articles of food that can't be imi-
tated in a factory. Washington Star
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Her Choice.

What came between them?'
"a French poodle"
.sEh?''
AT least he put it up to her to choose
between him and the dog, and he's
been living at his club ever since
Birmingham Age-Herald
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Repartee.

He fduring the spat-Well. if you
want to know it. / married you for
your money. She-I wish could tell
as easily what married you for.-Ex-
change.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
la the Kitchen.

This preserving business keeps one
to the peach.
Yes" assented the latter. ct does
Jar one."-Exchange.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Depends.

The Cynic-WOmen never get good
grasp of anything. The Husband
Well, that may be if you get your hair
cut short nough.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08

M AKING Christmas happy for
IV the poor, the lonely, rich.
those who have no family
ties to bind them close to the
great heart of humanity at Christ
mastide, is the mission of the MIL
niCipal or city Christmas. Even
many small towns have welCOm-
ed the idea, and men and women,
touched by the gentle spirit OF
Christmas, join each year in the
effort to make Christmas reality
for all. The community Christ
mas does not suppIant the pri-
Vate celebration. 1t adds zest to
the family gatherings and the i'm
dividual rejOicings. And it brings
the joy and the thrill of the day
to many to whom it would be
unknown otherwise.
How some American cities celebrat-
ed the community Christmas In past
years may be read here:
Indianapolis, Ind.-Thousands of In
diana residents began in many ways
to take the Christmas spirit to their
less fortunate neighbors. Municipal
trees became a leading feature in the
celebration. From some of the trees
rroSoDtS xvaro distributed while at 9TH
ers large chOruses sang Christmas
carols. Newspapers throughout the
state provided toys for the children
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Kokomo.

kokomo, in the language Of the In
dams who at one time inhabited that
section of Indiana. signifies "a young
grandmother
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Softens IL.

The way of the transgressor is hard,
but then he generally has pneumatic
tires on his automobile Puck.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08

An irritable man lies like a hedge
hog rolled up the wrong way, torment
ing himself with his own prickles.-
Hood.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Watchful.

First Pickpocket-Here he comes
Low! Second Pickpocket-All right.
You keep a watch on i'm while take
q watch off 'imi
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
Strategy.

Miss Highsee-But it is time for the
guests to leave Hostess-Yes; that's
why 1 want you to sing.-New York
Sun.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08
German Silver.

German Or nickel silver is an alloy
Of copper and zinc with sufficient nickel
to make it white.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08

Columbus. O.-Thousands of resi-
dents in many Ohio cities celebrated
their first municipal Christmas eve
with community Christmas trees and
completed preparations for serving
thousands of unfortunates with Christ
mas dinners. Church chimes. boys
chOirs, large choruses and brass bands
furnished music for the municipal cele-
brations.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08

One good head is better than thou-
sand strong hands.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-08

they were assisted by charitable or
CARNATIONS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-12
MISS EDWARDS VICTOR
IN FINAL AT BELLEAlR
Midlothian Player Triumph>
Over Mrs. Moore by | Up
tool and Steady.

REiirhIR, Fla March lit was an
enthusiastic gallery that followed the
finals Of the l~i.lleiir women's golf cham
pionsh,p and aprlauded tho cup winners
in the last round Miss Marjorie Ed
wards, Midlothian, defeated Mrs. j. \.
Moore. Sleepy Hollow, ! ~.
1t was Mis- Elwarls's cool. unhurrici
game that brought her through tn"
match to the wluu.' Of the tournament
and the Orange Blossom trophy From
the beginning Miss Edwards stuck 20 tn"
tactics ~ the expert long distance NJ
ner, concerning her SKIN and strength
FOR tho last squirt of IA" match,
Much local interest has centred around
Mrs. i. y. Mollard Of Jacksonville, Fla.
who was a newcomer to the ranks ~
the Rrllcair women golfers. and when
she was defeated to-day in the iuals by
Mr.. Il. /. Whitman, Myopit. her Florida
friends We're kc"nly disappointed
NJ a mole this was one Of The best
woWcn's tournaments ever played here,
for with the exception Of Miss Edwards
All Of tho 'irS, day'a favorit"S were
dropped orc by one. and M 20 "a" last
round no could pick III" cup Winners.
Mrs, Whitman. who defeated Mir Mol
ard with q score Of 3 and . won the
B%ignonia trophy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-12
ANOTHER TENNIS o p
GOES TO MISS BJURSTEDT
Norwegian Girl Finishes Tourney at Heights Casino in
Blaze of Glory, Defeating Mrs.. Schmitz in
Final in Straight Sets.

Miss Molla Bjurstedt. tennis champion
extraordinary of the United States.
added one more victory to her long list
when she defeated Mrs. Frederick
Schmitz. the former indoor champion, in
the final round o: the invitation indoor
singles at the Heights Casino In Brook
Ign yesterday. The Norwegian girl took
the match that carried a trophy with IL
in straight sets at So. 60. and
thereby made a clean sweep for the
tournament. as she won the doubles on
Friday. Later in an exhibition mixed
doubles Miss Bjurstedt played with Rob-
ert Lindiey Murray. the national indoor
champion. and the pair downcd Miss
Alberta Weber and Harry Mcneil, the
Casino professional. three straight sets
AT e.. O., s..
The Morse girl won the ina match.
as she had all those Of earlier rounds.
without extending herself or showing
any particularly brilliant tennis Mrs.
Schmitz. like the others. was no match
for her. There were times when the
champion played very poorly. and at such
NtAtt'N III 80 'ts'tH ~"
beaten her. but Mrs. Schnitz was unfor-
tunate in playing her worst when Miss
Blu s.ed, was bad and playing her best
when Miss Ejurstedt was going coed.
Miss Bjurstedt started service and won
the opening game OH four consecutive
errors by her adversary. The opening
game was indicative of what was to fol-
low in the remainder OF the match. The
English woman threw away three OF the
four points which fell to her rival by
slamning the bail cut OF bounds In
the entire match Miss Bjurs,edt counted
% OF her total 10 aces through the ten
dcncy OF Mrs. Schmitz to get plenty OF
pace hut very little direction on the ball.
The second game was very much IKE
the first, hut for the Mrs.
Schmltz realized that she had been over
hitting the ball. and in attempting TO
overcome this began to drop II INTO the
net.
starting with he third game Mrs.
Scl,mi,Z began getting her drives into
deep court with some degree OF regu-
larlty and as a result Miss Bjurstedt
could not fire the ball back with as
much force as she had In the first two
games. Mrs. Schmitz won both the
third and fourth games. tying the score
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-12
WILL TRY TO REGAIN TITLE.
Miss Wrsnrr Entcrs Tor Indoor
Tennis Championship.

Miss Marie Wagner Of the Hamilton
Grange Law Tennis cub, four time
winner Of the national indoor tennis
championship. Will try TO regain that
title In the ninth annual tournament
which begins tomorrow morning 1T the
seventh Regiment Aruory, Miss Mo,la
Bjurstodi. who took the title away from
Miss Wagner IN last years tourney.
Will try 10 defend hcr title. Miss Wav-
rer has been practising a little At the
seventh Regiment. II II she plays as
well IN the tourney should be hard to
beat.
Although there are ONLY II entries thc
tournament should b" one Of the h,-l
over held for the indoor title. Besides
MiNS Wagner and Miss Biurstedt tho
other star players who have entered are
u SEE Nlhrrta Weber. Miss t'arom, VIM.
Mis- Ina \ kisS"l. Miss FluIen.r Shr,-
don, MIS. li"!rn Alexander. Mrs Fred
rrrii S"hmltT, Mrs. Percy Wilhuurn and
MIR. lreu T. Hartmann. Til. draw WAS
made yesterday afternoon. hut the cont.
iu!iice decided NOT to make 4 public
liaN IN III" singles VIII begin tu-aurrow
morning ~ ~ o'clork.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-12
NEW YORK GUNNERS
MAKE FULL SCORES
COrbett starts Ball Rolling
and Others Keep Up
Good Work.
STEPHENSON HIGH GUN

Large fields took part In the trap
shooting events OF the New York Ath-
letic Club. Travers Island. traps yester-
day. There was hardly any breeze TO
whirl the targets into difficult shooting
angles and as a result straight scores
took almost all Of the regular fixtures.
George j. Corbett started the good work
by annex!ng a leg on the monthly
cup with a straight run Of 20 targets.
He was the only gunner to turn the
trick.
Two Of the nimrods had straight
scores In the shoot for the club cup.
They were Frank u Stephenson. the
veteran Brooklyn gunner and y. NJ.
Higginson. Jr.. a former national cham
pion. Each a credited with a leg.
y T. fldred, a gunner who generally
shoots with = in 20. surprised the field
by running straight in the race for the
a emulation cup He also was credited
with a leg.
The Travers Island trophy was the
only regular fixture that did npt have
at least one straight score. Nfi"r "a
shootoff against several other gunners
the winner proved to he VI. McNoy, Jr.
He also was the WINES OF a special
shoot that finished the programme.
Frank T., Stephenson was the high
scratch gunne Of the day, with n 9S
on, OF q possible 100 targets tn. high
handicap gunner was Fred Fowler, VINO
only too the event after a shooton
against several others. All had full
scores of 100 targets. Three runners
tied for the distance handicap They
were NJ. McVoy. Jr. George j. Corbett
and Conrad stein