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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
Connecticut Valley.

One of the most important problems
confronting the growers of cigar leaf at
the present time is the proposition to al
low the tobacco of Porto Rico and the
Philippines to come 'into this country
free of duty, and it behooves every one
to at once write his representative to use
all the efforts he is master of to nip in
the bud this monstrous action on the
part OF our government. Upon the
preservation Of this principal of protec-
tlOn demands the welfare of not only the
growers, but the 125,000 men engaged in
the manufacture of cigars. The recent
reciprocity treaty concluded with the
Argentine Republic, to reduce the duty
20 per cent on wool, is an indication that
the protection is for some one else than
the growers. The "open door" seems to
be the rule at present, and apparently
bodies no good to the prosperity of the
farming community. So we repeat,
write your representatives and senators.
The growers in many towns are holding
meetings, and thus acting in concert, by
sending a resolution expressive of the
sense of the growers.
Our correspondents write as follows
East Deerfeld, Jan. /: There were II
crops Of tobacco grown here in 1899.
Eight of them have been sold at an
average of about Is cents through.
There are three crops remaining unsold
The probabilities are that about the
same acreage will be planted the coming
season" Hinsdale, r. I'll. II have the
following sales to report: George p.
Hooker 3 crops, one of 97, 3 acres at 10c;
one of '98, 3 acres at 1910; one of 80, in
bundle at 16c A. c. Hooker 2 acros at
15. George M. Wright acres at 16c.
The two last in the bundle These lots
were rather late -Cultivator.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET

EDGERToN, WIS, January 19, 1900.
The buying of the new crop is being
carried on rather quietly since the holi-
days. Riding is being done in many of
the growing sections and moderate
amount of purchases made but they are
generally under the figures that prevailed
few weeks ago. Now that growers
seem willing to shade their asking prices
it seems likely that the movement will
continue. Frank Baines, who has been
operating in the northern section, has
bought quite freely and good deal of
activity is reported about Stoughton.
Sales coming to our notice since last
report are:
Andrew Herried, la at 7&2c.
Chas. Randolph, 5a at 71a&2c.
Ole Hanson, ga at 7&2c.
Erick Smithback, 319a at 7c.
S. Brounty, 3a at 624&2c.
Peter Peterson, "a at 614&2c.
Ole Gutru, ga at 611s&2c.
Henry johnson, "a at Gaze.
H. Hanson, IA at Gaze.
S. Sernson, "a at &c.
Otto Anderson, TIA at Gaze.
Sever Anderson 411sa at 7S2c.
Nels T. Nelson, IA at 6&2c.
Robt. Reispod, "a at 615&2c.
Olaf Hoffland, 3a at 61a&2c.
Geo. Pells 3a at SC.
Geo. Lynts, "a at Size.
The deliveries continue to swarm into
the packing points which keep the
warehouses we'll filed with bundle leaf.
Nearly every warehouse in the state is
now in operation and busy times will
continue for several months to come.
Very little complaint is heard as to the
condition of the tobacco as it comes in
and it is quite generally in fine packing
condition.
Old stock is getting pretty we'll picked
up. Local dealers are sold down much
closer than for many years past. and are
unable to supply in many cases the en-
quiry of manufacturers. G. L. Culton
has disposed of about 2O0cs of '98 during
the week. F. S. Baines also said a
moderate sized lot to a Philadelphia
jobber.
The shipments out of storage continue
large and amount to upwards of So car
loads, 2572 cases, to all points from this
station for the week. Twelve carloads
of bundle leaf were received from out
side points for handling during the same
period. Since last report 2484cs of cigar
leaf were exported from New York.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
New York.

Sales of Seed Leaf Tobacco reported
for The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter by
j. S. Cans Son, Tobacco Broker, No. 12s
Water Street New York, for the week
ending, Jan. 10, 1900:
1400cs '98 Onondaga at p. t.
1O0cs '99 n. E. Hay. forced sweat at &c
to SOC.
Toes '98 n. E. seedleaf at 20 to soc.
1025cs '9S Pen. seedleaf at 1015 to 1211sc.
125cs '98 Pen Hav. at Ii 11a to 1215c.
150cs '95-'97 Pen. seed at 13c.
125cs '97 Wis. Kav. at 93c.
450cs '98 Wis. Hav at 91s to 124c.
125cs '98 Dutch at II to lac.
100cs '97 Zimmers at Tic.
450cs '98 Zimmers at to 1534c.
250cs 98 Gebhardt at 1211a to 13c.
Total 4375cs.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
NUMBER 6.
New York.
New YORK Jan. 10, 1900.

The first week of the new year was.
characterized by good demand for
nearly all kinds of domestic tobacco
offered Good tobacco of the 1898 crop
is by no means over plentiful, and al
though some of the 80 packing will be
on the market much earlier than usual,
they will appear none too soon for the
demand Considerable business is on
the tapis this week, and several good
sized shipments are being made to the
Western states
acknowledging from the amount of
business done during the past few days
this month will be satisfactory one in
the Havana branch. The prevailing
high prices do not appear to stand in the
way of buyers, and the only regret of inn
porters is that they havn't more goods
to offer.-Leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
Lancaster.
LANCASTER New ERA. Jan. o. 1900.

It seems we are still too near the holi-
day season to look for an active business
although things looked promising a
week ago. That however, was only an
unexpected squirt, and seems to have
subsided as promptly as it arose. But
little has been doing during the past
few days that can be got at; the tobacco
men all assert there is nothing going ON
and we take them at their word. The
only sales that have come to our notice
were 350cs by G. Ell. Welchans & Co.,
and 175cs bought by the same firm; and
45cs sold by A. Ell. Hershey & Co., new
firm, who have opened a warehouse at
No. 2 Tobacco avenue. The sales for
the corresponding week of last year were
5O0cs.
The new crop is not all sold yet, but
what is left seems to be going into pack
ers' hands rapidly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
SULZER FOR VICE PRESIDENT
NEW YORK MAN SUGGESTED
FOR BRYAN'S MATE.
Claimed That the West Wants Him
and He Is the Strongest 10 to l
Advocate.

Chicago, Feb. 11.-Congressman
Ridgeley of Kansas who is here 10 at
tend the antitrust conference, is an
open advocate Of Congressman SuIzer
for vice president
The west wants SuIzer." said he.
"Sulzer has made a fight for the Chi
caso platform in New York City and
has increased his majority. When 9TH
eTS in New York doubted whether 16 TO
l was a proper policy. he proclaimed
it. He is the strongest candidate the
Democracy could name with Bryan up
on the national ticket"
CongTessman Sulzer. when question
ed upon the matter, said: 4 am not
candidate for the nomination. 1 have
been always a loyal soldier in the Dem
Ocratic ranks and have responded to
all demands made upon men. I adY0-
Gated the Chicago platform when it
exposed me to TidiCUie and abuse
fought the peoples battle and I am
fighting il now
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
FilipinoS Set Fire to Towns
Captured BY Americans.
AMBUSH THEIR ENEMIES
NARROW ESCAPE OF GENERAL
SCHWAN AND STAFF.
Rebels Driven to the Mountains,
But Immediately Return to Ha-
rass the Troops-Terrorize the
Pacific Inhabitants-Keep Up
Guerilla Warfare.

Manila, Feb. II, 1880 p. m.-Ot late
the insurgents in Albay province.
Luzon. have adopted harassing tactics
against the towns which the Ameri-
cans have garrisoned. They camp in
the hills and maintain a constant fire
upon the American outposts. When the
troops sally against them. they scatter,
returning when the Americans retire.
They shoot burning arrows and have
thus burned a large part Of the town
Of Albay. Indeed, most Of the larger
towns in that province are practically
deserted, except by the garrisOns.
Scarcely any of the inhabitants return
to their homes. They are camping in
the interior and it is supposed armed
insurgents prevent them going back.
1t is reported that there is much suf-
fering among them owinC to lack of
food. AS a result Of these c0nditiens.
the hemp business in that section is
seriously hindered and ships going for
cargOes are compelled to take gangs Of
coolies to do their loading. Hemp held
in the interior is quite inaccessible.
Colonel Bell viii take two regiments
and a battery through the provinces of
North Camarines and South Cana
rines, going there on transports Many
insurgents retreated to that part of
the island from Cavite and BatanEas
provinces. Another expedition will soon
start to garrison towns along the north
coast Of the Island Of Mindanao.
Keep Up Guerilla Warfare.
Guerilla warfare continues south Of
Manila Two attempts have been made
to ambush the Americans General
Schwan, while returning TO Manila with
his staff and an escort OF 100 cavalry
from Batan8as, was attacked by the
insurgents. The latter were dislerssd
but the Americans had FIVE wounded.
Lieutenant Colonel Beacon. with six
companies Of the Forty second frfan-
try, had a TWO hours fight with Gen
eral Pho del Pillars command, which
attempted to ambush the Americans
along the trail through Morong prov
ince, near the lake. Here, also, the in
surgents were dispersed, but the Amer
leans haG several wounded, among
them a captain.
General Bell is operating n0rthward
through ZambaleS province with a
small force. Another expedition is
proceeding nOTthward from Subig. 1t
is reported that the insurgent General
Alexandra has recovered from his
wound and has assembled a large force
in that district.
The plague continues. Eight cases
we're reported last week, among the
natives and Chinese. There is no ex-
element, however. and business and
social life are Undisturbed.
Smallpox is prevalent among the
natives along the railroad and in the
towns on the northern coast. Two Of
fcers Of the Thirty-sixth infantry have
died of the disease and another officer
and several soldiers have been stricken.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
STRIKE Is SETTLED.
Cigarmaksrs at Havana Agree to
Return to Work

Havana, Feb. 1.-THE strike Of cigar
makers was settled today. the men
agreeing to return TO work Tuesday on
the conditions existing before the strike.
The cost of the strike to the manufac-
turers had been practically nothing.
TIE strikers themselves have lost
500 600.
The HeraldO. tells Samuel Gompers
to return TO the United States, declar-
ing that he came here with the inter
ton Of creating disturbances.
At a meeting Of WOrkrlen held today
at the headquarters of the working
mems union. Mr.. GOmDeus. who adj
dressed the meeting through an inter
prefer. cOunseied the men 20 combine.
A prominent Havana lawyer. who
numbers among his clients many sugar
planters, Gays that a great scarcity. OF
labor exists in the provinces ard that
many estates viii probably be forced
20 stop grinding. In the province Of
Pinar Del Rio $3.50 per day Is paid for
ordinary manual day in the tobacco
fields, and this industry cannot stand
the expense. He suggests that the
means OF communication between the
labor centers be cheapened and that
immigration be unrestricted. although
this would be too late Tor the present
crop.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
BROKEN WITH CARNEGIE
Henry Phipps, Jr., Ceases Business
Relations With Steel King.

PlttsDurg. Pa. FEB. 1.-THE Dis
patch tomorrow will say: One Of the
sensational developments of the ex-
pected suit Of H. c. Prick against the
Carnegie Steel company, limited, is
the report that Henry Phipps. ir. next
to the largest stakeholder in the com
pany has broken the business relations
with Mr.. Carnegie which have been
exceptionally close during the latter
business life. The two steel kings have
been associated since boyhoOd and
their interests have been identical not
only in a business way but in their
philanthTOpic work and social standing.
The announcement of the breach will,
therefore be surprise. Mr. Phipps
owned II per cent of the capital stock
OF the company, which is more than
the holdings Of any other one stock
holder except Mr.. Carnegie. 1t is said
that Mr.. Phipps alone stands IS the
only partner whose signature IS not
attached to the famous ironclad agree
ment
The reasons for this is not known. to
the public but the important omission.
il is said, VIII be seized upon by Mr.
Frick as one Of the strongest argu-
merits in his efforts to have the cele-
brated document broken, his conten-
ton being that the agreement cannot
be binding when ore Of the largest
stockholders name Is not attached.
David Watson who drew up the pa
per will be one Of the Leading lawyers
employed by Mr. Prick to break it
and the arguments put forth to this
end by himself and Attorney John c..
Johnson Of Philadelphia. promise to
be very interesting. The Post tomOr-
row will say: "The earning capacity
Of the Carnegie company viii not enter
into the settlement with II. C. Frick.
if the COnteTltiOn Of Mr.. Carnegie's at
torrsys is approved by the courts. In
outlining the defense. one Of the at
tOrreys asserted today that the book
valuation referred to in the ironclad
agreement has nothing TO do with the
profits. It simply represents the value
Of the plants, stock, bills receivable,
money on hand, etc, at the date Of the
last inventory, less the liabilities OF
the concern. It does not allow a cent
extra for the stock as a money maker.
in ether words. the attorney held. Mr..
Frick could not discount the future"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
MOVE OF REPUBLICANS
VIII Bring the Contest Before III,
Federal C0urf.

Louisville, KY, Feb. lit is ra-r-.
ed tonight that the Republicans wn
tLlls Weeh seek 10 bring the contest r-
the olhceS OF governor and Heurara-.
governor before the federal court.
Former Governor Bradley chI.- r.rr.
sci Tor the Republicans in their arn.-
cation before Judge Taft 20 RESTRAIN m.
state election commissioners from r~-
coedinS with the tests for the m#rr
Offices. was in town this afternoon IN
consultation with leading RanuhH-.-
lawyers. The case involving the mimi
officers comes up tomorrow az C.rrr-
natl, and IL is believed the other easel
VIII also be taken before Judge Taft
though IL IS not likely anything viii f.
done until after tuesday.
On that day the applications Of -rs
Democrats for an Injunction TO- RESTRAIN
. Governor Taylor from interfering with
the les stature viii come UP iu the Gle
cult court at Frankfort. IL is evr....E
that a temporary Injunction -- .
granted The cas- will then be raksrU
the court OF appeals. the state ,rl-- a.
last resort Upon whether or Dot 81.
appeal TO the federal court viii Do. DE
ponds the Republican h0pe 0f rt..
from that quarter.
Governor Beckham Senator Black
burn and their associates in tia Demo-
cratic state government passed a gI-
day The legislature VII remain here
at least until il has received o report
from its committee. which l- is bee
lieved viii be appointed J0UlrT0w 20
investigate conditions II Frankfort
From talk among the members t is
not believed they viii return TO tina
capitol while soldiers are about OBJ.
state building.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
GENIUS OF THE CHINESE.
May Be Able to Revoluti0uize Con-
merce Of the Globe.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE sre---.
question Of our time 10 whether The ~
G.uilatiCn Of the Commercial. .Fr-
China by the world vii. Ha lU..i d. d
slow process" declared Benjamin ~
Wheeler president Of the UNIVERSE .-
California, who passed through .--
go today on his way east it 90. ..-
cess be speedy" he continued .
is likely TO be q DISASTROUS -.5.l---.--
but If il be natural and .--
peaceful adjustment VIII 17
Therefore the question not SD -.-
the Chinese as of China. IS .- L-'-
mount importance I'd Aw-.- -
The pressure 0f ages has H
the Chinese past masters .u ....-.
Their lack has been iral and d.
commercial development .t ms .-+
try has been ChaTacteI-sr.. .--r
metals, they have seemingly l. IN.
tanced. But lei them once -.l-..- .-
strUcUOn fr0m the western r..
the metal arts and they H- .-5
with their genius To I-..-j-...--
commerce of the globe"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
White Man Strung Up to a Tel
ephOne Pole.
HE HAD BEEN ON TRIAL
BUT THE JURY ACQUITTED HIM
OF MURDER.
Returned to the Place Where the
Crime Had Been Committed, and
Was Immediately Taken In
Charge By Mob-B1ngling
Work Of the Executioners.

Kansas City, NO, Feb. IA Times
special from Port Arthur, Tex, says:
James Sweeny Cwhite) was lynched at
1 O'Clock this morning, Sweeny was a
cotton screwman foreman, and had
killed Charles Crumbach. a fellow Ia
borer, by jamming a bayonet through
his neck.
The crime was committed on the
afternoon Of Feb. in a room with no
witnesses present, and is said to have
resulted from a saloon fight that took
place a few hours previous. Monday
Sweeny was indicted for murder in the
first degree He was placed on trial at
Beaumont, Tex, Friday, and last night
the jury returned a verdict of not
guilty.
As soon as he was released Sweeny
returned to Port Arthur, arriving here
at 1890 this morning. Word had been
telegraphed ahead that he was coming
and a mob met him at the depot,
marched him up town and strung him
up to a telephone pole without cere-
mony.
In the first attempt the rope broke,
The second attempt was made success
full by tying Sweeny's legs so his feet
Ip4u AoL tOuCiA INC 6Aou-iu anu III "a"
ing the rope taut. Their work accom-
plished, the mob which was made up
of Port Arthur citizens, dispersed
quietly.
Sheriff Langham of Beaumont was
notified Of the mOb's work and imme-
diately started for Port Arthur. He
returned TO Beaumont toni. hit with
Jack Martin, a boss stevedOre. and a
fellow workman of CTumbach's, in GUS
tody. Martin is believed to have been
a ringleader in the lynching.
Port Arthur is the southern terminus
of the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf
railroad. The town was built up with
the advent, a few years ago. Of that
railroad, and most of its citizens are
northern people.
The citizens deplore the lynching, but
none Of them appear to condemn it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
Australian Troops Who Were Sur
rounded at Rensberg.

rounded at ElGnoVCLS
Rapeberr Feb. 1.-THE Beers out
hanked the British here yesterday. A
eonsidera bic force of the enemy was
threatening the British communications
between Rensberg and Slingersfon-
TEN. twelve miles away, and, during a.
reconnaissance by some Inniskiilings
and twenty Australians from Singers
f0ntein. the Beers were discovered at
tempting to get q gun IN position to
shell the British camp.
The Australians. having come into
very close contact with the enemy, took
cover under a hin about 5000 yards
from the camp. TheTeupOn the Beers
took UP q position with view or pre-
venting their retirement. Some bur-
ghers got within 200 yeards of the
Australians and called upon them to
surrender. They replied by fixing
bayonets and shouting defiance
Sergeant Edwards and two men made
a dash and, sallOpins under a hot fire,
passed q number Of hills hello by
Beers, took word that the Australians
were safe and confident Of holding the
enemy at bay and of getting out after
dark. which eventually they did.
The Inniskillings prevented the
enemy getting their guns in position
The Australians lost one man killed
and three wounded
The conveys have been successfully
gotten TO Slingersfontein today, the
British escorts having had several
brushes with parties Of from twenty
to thirty Beers infesti1S the region.
Lieutenant Colonel Page. with a sec
ton OF artillery and $50 horses, got
one large convoy through by Smelling
the enemy out OF the road. The Beers
also OUtianked us on the west placed
a gun in position at Bastards Neck
and fired on one Of our OutpOsts, driving
OFF LOCO sheep.
In Wednesdays brush two CORE
spondents, Mr.. Hales Of the London
Daily News. and Mr.. Lambie of the
Melbourne Age, fell behind. Mr.. Hales.
who was slightly wounded, was cap
tured by the Beers. and Mr.. Lambie
was killed. The British took two pri-
SOneTs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
CLAIM AGAINST MEXICO.
Woman Wants Damages For Hus-
bands Death In Prison.

Kansas City, No, Feb. 1.-THE
Times special from Wichita. Kan.
says Mrs. Edward Turner Of this
city has taken the initial steps toward
presenting a claim against the republic
of Mexico for damages Tor the death Of
her husband.
Turner was until three years ago. a
railroad engineer here He went TO
the Mexican Central railroad and be
ing in wreck in which three Next
cans we're killed was imprisoned at
Orlzaba- He could not set a hearing
II Is alleged and was transferred from
Orizaba to Vera Cruz some time ago
on account Of ill-health. and there. dfeJ
the 2Sth of last month.
Mrs Turner's letters from her hus-
band are said To contain evidence that
he received very cruel treatment at the
hanc6 OF the Mexican officials.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
CHICAGO IS FAVORED.
Republican National Headquarters
Will Probably Be There.

Chicago, Feb. 11.-ContToIler Charles
G. Dawes. who was in the city today
on his way to Peoria, said there was
little doubt that the national Repub-
lican headquarters would be establish
ed in Chicago.
THE sentiment Of the national com
mittee seems to favor the selection of
Chicago, - said he. 1T is probable the
same course followed four years ago
will be adopted, that Of making. Chi
cagO the principal or working head
quarters OF the committee and main
tanning another headquarters in the
east at New York, undoubtedly. The
experience Of four years ago here was
Of sucn a Satisfactory character that
the committee feels disposed to try it
again"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
Ohio Republicans Gathering.

Cincinnati, O., Feb. II.-Many leading
Republicans reached here tonight for
the fifteenth annual state convention
Of the convention OF Republican clubs
which assemblies tomorrow. Among
those present are Senator Foraker. who
speaks on Our New Possessions. at
the Lincoln day banquet tomorrow
night Former Governor Bushnell. and
Ohio Republican members Of congress
will arrive in the morning Governor
Nash Will be unable To attend. over
500 delegates are expected and ar
rangements have been made for 200
plates at the banquet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
leaving For Frankfort.

London. ny. Feb. 1.-THE exodus
Of the legislators t0 FrauE-..- began
this m9TniuE when probably half ..
them departed. Those remaining spent
the day on an excursion % CuUd.r.arl
Gap, returning 10 London iU OBJ. ag---
ing. and then left for Frankfort At
midnight. The opinion was gen
orally expressed Iy The men,
bers that no trouble Will occur when
the legislature is convened al Frank
fort tomorrow or thereafter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12
Fatal Row at a Dance.

Kansas City. No, Feb. IA Times
special from Caney, Kan, says; Four
men were perhaps fatally wounded at
a dance five miles from Caney. in Okla
hOma. last night. Bob and Carl ThOmp-
son attacked Joseph and James MfckeIs
and Frank Wise with knives, infiicting
ugly wounds. Ted Cushman interfered
and Bob Thompson felled him with a
blow on the head with his revolver. All
four are in a critical condition A
posse is pursuing THOMPSON.