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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
No Compromise on Philippine Reduction.

The proposed compromise on the Phil
ippine tariff bill, some of the details OF
which were given in this correspondence
last week, is off, and the tobacco trade
can look forward to fighting proposed
reduction of 25 per cent. of the Dingley
rates. There will be no legislation on
the Philippine tariff question at this
session. This is a sweeping and perhaps
startling assertion, but one fully justified
by the situation. Aside from the pro-
test of the New England Tobacco Grow
ers, petitions are pouring into the SEN
ate and House from growers, manufac-
turers and cigar dealers from all paris of
the country. Senator Spooner and 9TH
er Wisconsin members are hearing from
their constituents; Senators Plat and
Depew of New York, Senator 0. Ell. Platt
of Connecticut, Senator Foraker and
others are learning that the tobacco
trade in their states and districts is not
to be placated by any compromise but is
thoroughly opposed to any reduction
whatever in the Philippine tariff. The
ball has been set rolling and it is too late
at the present session to stop it, even If
it we're wise thing to do.
Turning to the sugar trade Secretary
Taft has been fatty told by the author
ICED representatives of the beet sugar
interests of this country thar they would
fight any reduction whatever in the tar
iff on Philippine sugar. He sounded the
beet sugar interests on this question and
found them in an uncompromising atti-
tude of extreme hostility.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 1905

With the new year but two days old,
it is difficult to form an estimate of
trade conditions. especially as most deal
ers are busy taking stock. However, the
general concensns of opinion is of a
hopeful nature, and the trade sees no
reason why the next year should not see
profitable business done. In the do
mestic leaf the types that appear just at
this time to have the call are Wisconsin
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
Tobacco Farms la Vernon County

/ have good list of tobacco and stock
farms for sale cheap. These farms have
a soil unsurpassed for the culture of to-
bacco and are conveniently located to
market, schools and churches. For de-
scription, prices and terms, write to
EDGAR EwERs & Co.,
46mos3 Readstown, Wis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06

''We heard from Miss Holladay this morning" remarked, unconBciously answering their question.
 He did not reply for moment, but I had closed my eyes again, and I was too tired to open them and look at him.
 "Ah!' he said in voice little hoarse. And she Is well?"
 NO She's disappeared"
 You mean"
 T mean she's run away" I said, waking up a little.
 And she has informed you'-
 ''Oh, no. We've just found 1t out. She's been gone ten days"
 And you are going to search for herr he questioned carelessly, after another pause.
 "Yes. I'll begin in the morning. Again there was a moments silence. "Ah" he said, with curious in tensity. "Ahw
 Then he arose and left me to tumble incontinently into bed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06
rTo BE coNTlruED.1
INDEX TO ALL LIBRARIES.

Establishment of an American Bibli-
 osraphical Institute Proposed.
 Plans for the establishment of an American bibliosraphical institute have been proposed by A. G. s. Joseph son, cataloguer of the John Crerar li- brary and a blbliographer of note, says the Chicago Record Herald. He is sending out a pamphlet embodying his views and outlining his ideas on the subject. He invites discussion, express ing the belief that such an undertaking should be International in It's scope. "As there are laboratories for chem ical, physical and hygienic research" !" said Mir. Josephson the other day, "there ought to be an institution for the conducting of bibliographical re- search where record of literary produc- tions, past and present, would be kept systematically and to which persons who desire information of a biblio- graphical character could turn with their inquiries, knowing that the libra ries of America and, if need be, of the world would be ransacked for their benefit.
 Tt would not be necessary to ac-
 quire an extensive library, but col
 lection of the most useful bibliogra- phies and indexes would, of course, be
 needed. The scope of the institute should be such as to supplement rather
 than duplicate existing activities along similar lines"
 !, To establish the institute on per. ! manent basis, so as to insure grad 1 ual development of all its possibilities, Mir. Josephson believes, would require an endowment fund of not less than | S1,OO0,0O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06

So four clerks were summoned, and each was given district of the city. Their instructions were to find from which stable Miss Holladay had or dered carriage on the morning of Thursday, April 8. They were to re port at the office every day, noon and evening, until the search was finished. They started away at once, and I turned to follow them, when my eye was caught by the expression of our juniors face.
 MT. Royce is ill, sir" cried. Look at him!'
 He was leaning forward heavily, his face drawn and llvid, his eyes set, his hands plucking at the arms of his chair. We sprang to him and led him to a couch. I bathed his hands and face in cold water, while Mir Graham hurriedly summoned a physician. The doctor soon arrived and diagnosed the case at a glance.
 Nervous breakdown" be said terse' ly. You lawyers drive yourselves too hard. It's wonder to me you don't all drop over. We'll have to look out or this will end in brain fever" , He poured out stimulant, which the sick man swallowed without protest. He seemed stronger in few moments and began talking incoherently to him BSlf. We got him down to the doctors carriage and drove rapidly to his lodg- ings, where we put him to bed without | delay.
 T think he'll pull through observ- ed the doctor after watching him for awhile. .1'll get a couple of nurses, and we'll give him every chance. Has he any relatives here in New York?" "No; his relatives are all in Ohio. 1 Had they better be notifed?" "Oh, think not-not unless he gets worse. He seems to be naturally strong. suppose he's been worrying about somethng?" "Yes," I said. He has been greatly worried by one of his cases.s "Of course" he nodded. If the hu- man race had sense enough to stop I worrying there'd be mighty little work | for us doctors"
 "I'd like to call Dr. Jenkinson into l the case" I said "He knows Mir. Royce and may be of help" Certainly, I'll be glad to consult with pr. Jenkinson."
 | So Jenkinson was called and con l firmed the diagnosis. He understood, of course the cause of Mir. Royce's breakdown and turned to me when the consultation was ended and his col league had taken his departure.
 "Mr. Lester" he said, ''I advise you 1 to go home and get some rest. Put this case out of your mind or you'll be right where Mir. Royce is. He had some more bad news, I suppose?' I told him of Miss Holidays disap- pearance. He pondered over it mo- ment with grave face.
 ''This strengthens my belief that she Is suffering with dementia," he said.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06

Sudden aversion to relatives and friends Is one of its most common symptoms. Of course she must be found"
 I'm going to find her." I assured him, with perhaps little more conf dence than I really felt.
 Well, remember to call on me If I can help you. But, first of all, go home and sleep for ten hours-twelye, if you can. Mind, no work before that mo building of theories. You'll be 20 much the fresher tomorrow" I recognized the wisdom of this ad- vice, but I had one thing to do first. I took a cab and drove to the nearest telegraph office. There I sent an im- perative message to Brooks, the Holla- day coachman, telling him to return to New York by the first train and report to me at the office. That done, I gave the driver my address and set tied back In the seat
 No building of theories. Jenkinson had said; yet 1t was difficult to keep the brain Idle. Where was Frances Holnday? Why had she fed? Was she really mentally derangedl Had the weight of the secret proved too great for herr Or had she merely fallen under the influence of the wo. man who was guilty? Supposing she vss insane. what should ws do with her rneu wF forsd hets Hos. could we raRFro! bpr! And. supuo-inE shs i were opf insane. whsy iNgsi right 0sd i we 10 interfere wIlh her. These ana ( hundred other 1uestinns crowded upon me till thought failed and lay bacl confused, indifferent. [ Here we are. sir said the driver jumping down from his seat and jerk ing open the door. 1 I paid him and went stumbling uI the steps. I have no doubt he wal grinnfng behind me. As I fumblet with my key some one opened the dOol from the inside
 Why. Mistair Lesterr' exclaimed Martigny's voice. What Is it7 YOv have no Illness. hope~
 HNo.~ | murmured. I'm just dead tired and I started bIIndly for th' stair.
 Let me assist you and De took ml arm and helpsd me up. then vent oi ahead. opened my door and lighted tn gas
 ~nanks.~ said as I dropped into chsir.
 He sat q1ietiy down opposite ns and weary as ! rzs. vas cOusciou of his keen eyes upoa me
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06
xR.r,In nstectire work.

It is a new departure to examine man with the idea of detecting in his stomach jewelry that had been swal- lowed to avoid detection, and the chief of police at Davenport, Ia, deserves full credit for the originality of his researches, says the New York Medical Journal. Ii seems that a negro had formed a passing attachment for dia- mond ring that be did not own and. being surprised by the legitimate pos sessor. promptly swallowed it. moi uighstsnding the heavy setting that surronBsi.i The stone This wss sus- pected -t npos. snd rbe cnlpEii was forth sith locked up in jail with me diamond still In his possession As he strenuously denied all knowledge of the missing stone. the chief of police promptly sent for the municipal cleo tric apparatus At the sight of this the man. imagining doubtless that 1t was some new method of torture. promptly confessed. The photograph however was taken. and 1t revealed the position of the ring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06

There art ..y other evidences
 progress in tht empire, Last summer for the first time in history matter of public policy was submitted to a popular vote. The business men and property holders of Kwangtung, Hu- nan and Hupeh provinces were invited to express their opinions by vote in public meetings regarding the purchase of the HankowC Canton railroad con- cession from an American syndicate represented by Pierpont Morgan. Hith. erto viceroys and other authorities have acted upon their own judgment, without reference to public opinion or the interests of their constituents, and private citizens have seldom been brave enough to. question the wisdom or hon. esty of a viceroy. In this case, how ever. local iKkluence compelled the gov ernment. to cancel the concession and to purchase all the claims of the con
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06
MOUTH ORGAN BANDs
Novel Adjunct of Regiment Tn the
 British Army.

Perhaps military organizations in the United States may be interested in a new variety of military band which is now regular adjunct of the First East Surrey regiment of the British army and which other martial bodies in this country are planning to copy, says London cable dispatch to the Buffalo Express.
 This band, which was formed only recently, is composed entirely of per formers on the mouth organ. All these musicians are members of the First East Surrey regiment, and their func- ticn consists of relieving the regular regimental band while on the march.
 The effect of their playing seems to be a good deal more stimulating than that produced by drum corps, and the new idea appears likely to be ex- tensively copied throughout the British army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06
'
6be HoliadaY Gaze

CHAPTER X.

M KR. ROYCE grasped the arms of his chair convulsively, and
 remained for moment ! - ~ .-,.ooabIoe. ,,nlar ha chooH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06
Wagon Road to Dawson City,

The Royal Northwest Mounted police are new engaged in building wagon road from Edmonton to Dawson City, a distance of about 1,400 miles, says Resources. One party of about fifty constables under Superintendent Con- stantlne left Edmonton in March and have already reached Fort St John, on the Peace river. Here they will build barracks and storehouses to serve as headquarters for the winter. The DO lice will cut trail from Fort St. John to Teslin, putting up roadhouses every twenty-five miles and stations every fifty miles and keeping communication open between the two places by means of pack trains. At Teslin they will connect with the northern detachment, which is working from Dawson City under the command of Inspectors Mo. Donald and Frazer. Three years sup plies have been contracted for. The expedition will help to open up the Peace river and the Mackenzie dis trict.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06
For the Keeping.

A London cabman found a dead cat on one of the seats of his vehicle. He was about to throw the corpse into the gutter when constable stopped him. You can't leave that in me street." said the officer. But if I can't" said the cabman, what can l do with it??" Take it, said the con stable "to Scotland Yard, and If 1t is not claimed within three months it becomes your property"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06
CHINA HOUSES HERSELF
How Great Empire Is Adopt. ing Methods of Civilization.
PROGRESS SEEN IN THE SCHOOLS

William E. Curtis Says the CeIestials Now Play Football, Baseball, Ten- his and Have National Song--Ath- letic Meet at Wuchang Largely Att tended-cellese Songs Sung by Chi- nese Students.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06
sir H.nr, Irving. L..t A.tosr.Ph

sir Henry IrvinG-s Last Autograph
 Pathetic Incidents In connection with the late Sir Henry Irving's last hours continue to be revealed. says the Ion don News. A Bradford boy who had shown considerable ability ss an artist did a portrait of the great actor and asked him for his sufoZrzph- he breakdown Of Sir Henry's health st wolvertampton prevented bic signing the picture. but on the last night of Sir Henry-s life the boy was handed the portrait vith a bold- uHvsrerinE au- rozrsIh- the last whica the sefor erer wrote.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06

FoIiu-HIIburn c.. Buffalo. N r.. prop'A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-06

cessionaires. It Is now proposed that each of the three provinces named, through which the railway is to pass, shall build its share of the line, and foreign engineers are to be employed as superintendents of construction and operation until natives can be educats ed to assume the responsibility.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-14
Rare Consideration.

The railroad and warehouse commits
sioners of Minnesota are not sure that
they want a Cooper bill in Minnesota,
which will make their orders effective at
once, instead of waiting for long legal
proceeding.
The reason given is that If the rates
fixed by the order Of the commission are
too low, an injustice will be done the
railroads which cannot be righted. The
court in reversing the order of the COM
mission could not reimburse the railroad
for the loss Of revenue experienced
during the litigation.
The state commission has not in the
past been accused Of wronging the rail-
roads. On the other hand, the rail
roads have generally held up the COM
missions orders by going into court,
and the shippers and consuming public
have had no benefit from the lower rate
until it has been threshed out by the
court, process taking months or years.
This tenderness toward the railroad
corporations is not called for in the
light of previous records. The commits
sion exists to protect the public against
private interests which are generally
able to take care Of themselves. The
commission is not expected to be radical
or unjust toward the railroads, and Sc
far as heard from it has never taken
that attitude. On the other hand it
has been accused repeatedly of too little
activity in the public behalf, even under
the lame system now operative. 1t is
about time to give the railroad commits
sion the fullest possible powers to pro
tect the public, and then hold them re-
! spOnsible for results. .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-14
NEWS OF THE BOOK WORLD
THE UNEASY CHAIR

The Kaiser as a Matchmaker; New
Story In Which Emperor William Plays
Part.-There seems to be literally nothing
that Germany's ruler will not attempt.
Even in the "once upon time days,
when kings said, do this or that and it
was done, there was often difficulty in
making matches; and yet here is the rul-
er Of limited monarchy attempting to
make matches-the kind they light honey
moons with. We have the word of Pau
line Bradford Mackie for it. She has af-
fixed her signature to The Girl and the
of genius displayed by William II.
The author does, indeed, seem to be re-
lating history instead Of fiction, so direct
ly does she make the emperor move to-
ward his object in the match under con-
sideration. He sends for the young lady,
a winsome Germ an American girl who is
visiting her uncle, German admiral, to
whom the emperor is paying an official
visit, and, when the girl comes, says:
"Sit down, fraulein,'' and he lays aside
his cigar; 1--WE have a pleasant duty to
perform. T. = 1t is our pleasure to
tell you that the honor Of your hand in
marriage has been requested"
And then ensues some conversation be-
tween the emperor and the admiral relat-
ing only Indirectly to the important mat
| ter in hand. Finally the girl can endure
the suspense no longer, and asks:
| But who-who is he, your majesty
| How could she expect the ruler Of the
great, German empire to consider so un-
important matter; it is enough that he
has conveyed an offer of marriage that
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-14
A Peculiar Selection.

Does the senate Of Minnesota wish
to have it understood that it is dis
posed to treat the temperance question
as joke? or, is it distinctly unfrlendly
to any efforts that may be made by the
friends of temperance to promote that
cause in this state9
These questions are suggested by the
action of the presiding officer OF the
senate in making the attorney for the
st. Paul brewers chairman OF the COM
mittee on temperance. Now, we have
nothing to say against the man who
happens to hold this position as to his
personal qualities, but it is manifestly
absurd to expect any sympathy with
measures for the reduction Of intemper-
ance in this state from a man occupy
ing the relation to the brewing inter-
ests and the liquor interest generally
which this senate chairman suStalns.
If the senate had contained a saloon
keeper and he had been selected for the
craftsmanship of the committee on tenn
perance, it might have seemed a little
more like an intention to treat the tenn
perance question with contempt, but
the assurance of hostility to temper
ance measures could not have been
more complete.
The senate makes a mistake in allow
ing itself to be placed in this attitude
before the state in respect to this i'm
portant matter. 1t is not expected that
fanatics or cranks shall have opportu-
nifty to exploit their notions in such
positions, nor is it expected that the
temperance cause shall be made ride,
ulous and the existence Of such a COM
mittee itself farce by selecting for
its chairman any man holding the rela.
lions to the liquor interests which the
chairman of this committee sustains
The thing looks badly and reflects upon
the republican party of the state, which
has in previous years done much to
promote the cause Of practical temper.
ance by effective legislative action, and
is expected to be in sympathy with it
now.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-14
Test of the Grand Jury.

Duluth is quite torn up over the
building Of new courthouse to cost
100000. The county commissioners
want to build it and some of the people
do not want them to have anything to
do with it. They prefer commission.
Among the people opposed ought to be
reckoned the members of the sitting
grand jury, who have severely censured
the county commissioners for unbusi-
nesslike methods. A bill of particu-
lars is furnished which goes to show
that there have been padded payrolls
on county work; that the commission
ers have been personally interested in
contracts, contrary to law, and that
there has been extravaganza in road
making. The grand jury suspects that
there has been diversion Of public
| funds in transfers from one account
! to another, and recommends the ap.
pointment of an expert examiner.
The friends Of the commissioners
claim that this attack is all on account
Of the courthouse fight. But perhaps
if the commissioners had been able to
show clean bill Of health there would
have been" no fight on them. -.
Here is case where the grand jury
either justifes itself or justifes the
sentiment which says abolish it.. If
the commissioners of st. Louis county
are really corrupt, the, grand jury sys
tenn furnished the necessary agency to
catch and expose them. There is nc
need to suppose that any county attor.
ney or other official would have done
it If, on the other hand, it is posi-
BILE to suppose that the grand jury man
ufactured this attack out of whole
cloth, then strong presumption is
furnished for the suppression Of the
| grand iurY - =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-14
Recent Senatorial Selections,

The aspect of recent senatorial cam
paigns is not distinctly satisfactory to
those who wish to believe that the
moral character Of the senate and the
legislative method Of election can be
maintained together. In half dozen
leading northern states the caucus Sc
lections have been disappointment to
the better element Of republicans. In
New York and Minnesota Depew and
Clapp are quite palpably the selections
Of special interests. Neither has ever
done anything in legislative way to
make his fame endure.
In Washington, California and Mon
tana there has been deep disappoint-
ment over the failure of the people to
impress upon the legislatures sense
Of responsibility in the senatorial mat
ter. The Washington campaign has
reached the scandal stage, one million
aire entertaining the legislature lavish
ly and two others looking anxiously for
modes Of bribery within the law.
The republicans appear to have made
POOE use VI tu0lf uu0A pSCCSu udJOr-
ity in Missouri by the nomination of
Niedringhaus, the borax congressman
Already there is a revolt against him
and demand for an investigation OF
his campaign contributions. There are
said to be enough republicans in the
Missouri legislature who would rather
see the senatorship lost than that
Niedringhaus should have it, to defeat
| him.
But it Is Connecticut that has give1
the reform element the greatest cause
for grief. By a large majority the eau
Gus has chosen former Governor Nor
gan G.. Buckley to succeed General J
R. Hawley, who retires voluntarily
/ The Connecticut press is said to b,
j muzzled on the subject Of Buckley
but the New York Post is not. I
charges him with being below the mora
standard Of his predecessor and in it
bill of particulars AYERS that Bulkele,
while governor fathered q spurious cit
liens 81 ticket in HI ord, a ticket whicl
was later declared Illegal under q lav
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-14
CIVILIAN is DANISH
MINISTER OF WAR

Copenhagen, Jan. 14.-The new cabi-
net is composed as follows:
M. j. G. Christensen, premier and min
lister of war and marine.
Count Raben Levetzau, minister OF
foreign affairs.
M. Alberti, minister Of justice, :.
M. Ole Hansen, minister of agricul-
ture.
NJ Enevold soerensen, minister of
instruction.
NJ. svend Hoegsbro, minister of pub
lie works.
NJ. Signed Berg, minister of the int.
rior.
Nj. Wilhelm Lassen, minister Of
finance.
Alberti, Hansen and Soerensen. like
Christensen, belonged to the late Deunt
ger ministry. Christensen is. the first
civilian to administer the military anG
naval departments Of Denmark.