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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

THE fact that the railroads of this
country have been enjoying season of
evident prosperity for the past several
years is taken by good many people as
%corrUborative evidence of the assertion
that they have been robbing the people
'Isf course it is doubtless true that many
instances can be found where the travel
ing aud shipping public has not been
treated exactly right but after all there
is nothing to indicate that as a whole
rates and and fares have been excessive
or extortionate or that favoritism III the
shape of rebates, or in any other form,
has characterized the bulk of railroad
dealing, or been generally detrimental to
the progress of business and prosperity.
It is true that the railroads are making
money, but they are again distributing it
in the shape of dividends and increased
expenditures on their own part, and it
would be a sorry day indeed for general
trade and industry if the roads we're not
thus able to keep up their equipment
and increase their facilities in accord
ance with the needs of the people. 1t
has been truly said that the railroads are
powerful factors as civilizers. They
pave the way for and encourage settle
qnents and then wait for material growth
of industry and business, in which the.
again have an important place. for their
returns. That they should prosper
along with other lines of industries il
both natural and to be desired and al
though it is doubtless right and proper
that they should be under a system o
supervision and control which will pre-
vent them from imposing on the public
in general, it is nevertheless fact tina
much of the hue and cry that has. beer
raised against them is due to nothing
less than plain feeling OF prejudice be
cause they necessarily represent enor
nous wealth.-Oshkosh Northwestern
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27
Half n Face Missing.

"It is not an uncommon thing" says
a man who has hunted in central Afri-
ca, ''to meet a native with half Of his
face missing, and when you ask him
how it happened he will tell you that a
hyena snapped at him while he was
asleep. 1t is marvellous how they re-
cover from such wounds, as the teeth
Of the animal must be poisonous, and
the natives have no antiseptics and a
very crude way Of treating wounds.
When a sfisi,' as the natives call it,
comes round the camp bowling, the
boys shout all sorts of vile names at
it. But very often the animal Eaakes
no noise whatever. and not till next
morning is the loss of something dis
covered
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

The political ambition of Gov. LaFol-
lette was satisfied when the legislature
Tuesday rendered him seat in the u.
S. senate. With the majority of the leg
islature committed to him in advance,
the result was not unexpected, though it
is the elimination of six years of the
bitterest strife the state has ever wit
messed. The goal which he has so long
had in view now being attained, many
people will wonder if his efforts now will
be directed towards healing the factional
differences that have divided his party
nearly in twain.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

READERS OF The Smart Set have learn
ed to look upon the complete novel that
appears in each number of that maya
zine as the biggest event of the month
in fiction; but even the most enthusiastic
reader will be happily surprised by the
story in the February number. Beyond
doubt THE Evesdroppers, by Arthur
Stringer, will prove one of the sensations
of the year. The story deals with the
careers of two daring criminals-a man
and woman-whose astonishing adven-
lures the reader follows with breathless
interest. From the opening sentence the
tale becomes one of rapid and exciting
incident, and, moreover, it is written
with that literary distinction which al
ways characterizes Mr.. Stringer's work.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27
SuDerstitiOus Parnel1.

Miss Charlotte Mccarthy. daughter
of Justin Mccarthy. told curious
story of Charles Stewart Parnell. lone
evening"" says she, "Parnell was talk
ing to me at the coffee stage of dinner
and l, gazing at him with rapture, was
vaguely stirring mine and going tt
drink it when he said: You must MOI
drink that. You have stirred it the
wrong way, and it would be unfucky
Get another cup What struck me a:
strange in this was not his being su
perstitious-every one who knew hin
at all knew that-but his extraordinary
power of observation
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

H. R. Lidicker, who formerly was
proprietor of hotel in Edgerton, has
moved his goods to this city and will
open hotel in the new Sennett House
The name of the new hotel will be 1.-THE
Commercial House." and the rates will
be ST. 80 per day. Mr.. Lidicker has been
in the hotel and restaurant business fol-
more than fifteen years and is thorough
ly acquainted with it, The building in
which Mr.. Lidicker will conduct his
hotel has been recently remodeled and
modernized, being equipped with steam
heat Mr.. Lidicker's furniture, ETC., has
arrived and he will probably be ready
for guests by Monday, Jan. 16.-Brod
head Independent.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

A BURLINGTON high tribunal has de-
cided that there ere two sides to the
labor question. When man hires out
to a farmer for a certain number oil
months he cannot quit when he pleases
and then collect full wages for the time
he has worked. The farmer is entitled
to an offset on account Of loss Of crops
or other good reasons, provided he has
kept his part of the contract. Laboring
men nigh. bear this 10 mind when hir-
ing out for the season.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

In POINT of ability, Mr.. La Toilette
will creditably represent Wisconsin in
the United States senate. But he goes
to the senate shorn of his high preten-
sions. He stands revealed to the people
OF Wisconsin as a grasping, intriguing
politician, whose one ambition is place
and power and who seeks to cloak his
designs with lofty sentiments and clam
orous devotion to the peoples interests,
while employing methods that he pro-
fesses to abhor.-M Milwaukee News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

A BILL has been introduced into the
legislature by Assemblyman Turner to
regulate and control the operation of
automobiles and motorcycles. The bill
requires the motorist on meeting team
to stop il signalled. and places the speed
limit at ten miles an hour ia cities, eight
miles in congested streets, and fifteen
miles an hour in the open country. Au-
tomobile interests will doub tless attempt
to modify or defeat the bill, but it's pass
age in some form seems almost assured.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27
The Woman of kentucky.

The Kentucky woman is simply the
Venus of Milo in warm healthy flesh,
with grace in all her motions and when
in love heaven in her eye. She has the
American capacity to adapt herself to
fresh conditions. Her nerves have not
been set on an edge by Atlantic east
winds, and she has a broad and SYM
pathetic nature.-London Truth.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

Now that the senatorial election is out
of the way the attorney general is out
with an opinion that the primary law is
in force. The governor would hardly
have dared to appeal to the voters to
elect him senator after just being seated
in the executive Office under the plea
that the people needed him to complete
reforms under way. Hence the opinion
requested weeks ago was withheld. The
primary law was just as effective then as
now, however
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

UNDER the provisions of the new pri-
mary law it is necessary for all persons
who are to become candidates for offices
to be filled at spring election to file nom
ination papers before February 81. The
primaries are to be held on Tuesday,
March FL, two weeks before municipal
olection
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

GOVERNOR HoCH of Kansas has an
nounced that he doesn't believe en-
ployes of the state should spend their
time lobbying before the legislature.
Who will be the next sensible governor
to get in line?
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

UNCLE IKE's $3.50, 900 investment in re-
form has yielded only satchel full of
saw dust.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

THAT Congressman Cooper's senatorial
boom was soquickly done for, the wonder
is what it was begun for.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-27

WHAT La Toilette told Walter Well
man about his not being candidate for
the senate is probably not true.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
Left Before He Was Ready.

Pressed by large number of cred
itors, it appears that Mr.. Wilkinson
was compelled to leave before he was
quite ready. Knowing that his defal-
cation must come out sooner or later,
he laid his plans for as big a coup as
possible. At the tailor shop Of l.. To
mel, 1913 Railroad avenue, Mr.. Wilkin-
son only a few days ago ordered $50
worth of clothing, including a suit of
clothes and an OvcrcOat The cloth
has been cut. Mr.. Wilkinson evidently
expected to wear a new suit OF clothes
out of town, but ne could not wait un-
til they were finished. The last thing
he did Saturday night was to buy a
new hat and a new pair Of shoes on
credit at one of the leading clothiers
of the city. At another clothing store.
when presented with a bill, he had the
debt cancelled with a cigar bill the
merchant owed to r. Massey & Co. II
seems that he had a large number Of
creditors around the city, but their
bills are not large.
Several attachments have been filed
upon his furniture, which is worth
between $500 and $500. Attorney Med
Ter said this morning that this furni-
ture would not cover the amount Of
his defaication with the company.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
PORTLAND HAPPENINGS
IN FAIR AND CONGRESS

Portland, Ore, Aug. 17.-Today is
Illinois day and the state in whose
honor the day had been named, was
well represented on the fair grounds.
Governor Charles 5. Deneen of Hi
nois, accompanied by a large party Of
prominent citizens of his state, arriy-
ed here early this morning in a spec
ial train from Chicago. They were re-
ceived at the station by President
Goode and other officials of the expo
sition and escorted TO their hotel. Az
ter short rest Governor Deueen was
escorted 70 the fair grounds.
He was taken directly TO the Hi
nois state building, which had been
carefully prepared for the occasion. A
large collection of souvenirs of Abra-
ham Lincoln and other great men
from Illinois had been installed in the
building during the past week and ey-
erything was in readiness for the hon
ored guest.
An informal reception was held 10y
the governor and afterwards he adj
dressed the gathering in front of the
building from the steps of the portico.
Mrs Doneen, who accompanied the
govern p on this trip, was the guest or
honor at another reception arranged
i'm her honor by the ladies of the fair.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17

Although it has been reported that
C. NJ. Wilkinson, the defaulting busi-
ness manager and partner in Robert
Massey & Co., cigar manufacturers,
is held at FL Paso by the Texas au-
thorities and refuses to return to New
Mexico without requisition papers, it
was denied at the sheriffs office this
morning that any request had
was widely advertised that c. M. Will
kinson was in El Paso on Monday and
that he was stopping at the Sheldon
hotel, but there is no proof of his ar
rest. In fact, it appears that there is
little ground for his arrest. Although
1t is quite evident that he helped him
self literally to the funds of the com
pany of which he was a member, as
an examination of his books now in
progress is revealing, this was only a
breech of trust. The company is, how
ever, given some recourse to recover
at least a part of the defalcation by
suit and attachment upon property OF
its erstwhile manager, and such a suit
was brought yesterday afternoon by
f. l.. Medler, attorney for d. A. Mac
pherson and Robert Massey, the other
members of the company. Mr.. Medler
also filed a suit for the dissolution of
the partnership, and the rumOr that
the concern had gone into a receivers
hands is as yet without foundation.
Robert Massey, who has had charge
of the factory part of the business and
who is now acting as manager for the
concern, said this morning that the
extent of Mr.. Wilkinson's shortage
was not at that time known, but that
an examination of the books was be
ing made. It has already developed
that Mr.. Wilkinson collected money
due the company and made no record
OF il. In some instances he cancelled
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
By Peace Commissioners
Who Lay Aside In
demnity
AND TURN TO OTHER ITEMS
But SakhaIin and Indemnity
Must Both be Reached
by Monday
WHEN CONFERENCE MAY BREAK UP

Portsmouth, n. H., Aug. 17.-Five
articles of the possible treaty of Wash.
ington, remained to be considered
when the peace ENJOYS resumed their
session at the navy yard this morning
Cession of Sakhalin, upon which il
had been impossible to agree and
which had been passed over; indem
nifty; limitations upon Russia's sea
power; surrender of interned war
ships; and grant of fishing rights on
Littoral or marine provinces.
Reimbursement for the cost of the
war, it is believed, is number 8. the
first article to come up today Finai
struggle is close at hand When the
remaining points of the possible agree,
ment are demonstrated, adjournment
will be taken probably until Monday,
when the plenipotentiaries will show
their last cards.
Both Sides Were Obdurate.
This mornings session developed an
absolute impase Both sides were OBJ.
durate, neither would bulge or yield
an inch. An agreement being found
impossible, the ENJOYS decided to
spread upon record their respective
views, and proceed to consideration of
article ten, which provides a tender to
Japan of the Russian warships intern
ed in far eastern waters.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
The Resolution Offered.

The following resolutions were
reported:
BE it resolved, first, that this con
vention, recognizing the principle OF
protection as the established policy of
our country advocates reciprocity by
means of a dual minimum and maxi.
mum tariff, as the most adequate and
practical method of relieving the
strained situation with which we are
now confronted.
Second, that the question of sched-
ules and items to be considered in such
reciprocal concessions are preferably
to be suggested by a permanent tariff
commission to be created by congress
and appointed by the president, which
shall consist of economic, industrial
and commercial experts.
Third, that it is the sense of this
convention that our present tariff af-
fords abundant opportunity for such
concessions without injury to indus
try, trade or wages of labor.
Fourth, that we urge action upon
congress at the earliest time possible.
We recommend that a permanent
organization be formed under the
style of American Reciprocal League:
and that a committee of fifteen be ap-
pointed by the chair to have the full
power to organize and further prose-
cute the work for which this conven-
tiOn assembled"
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
And Get the First and
Second Prizes in
HOmesteads
DRAWING FOR tJINTA LANDS
Thirty-Seven Thousand, Six
Hundred and Fifty En-
veIOpes Filled.
THREE BOYS DREW THE NAMES

Provo, Utah, Aug. 17.-Ray Dam
iels, of Provo, was the first name
drawn from the box at the drawing
for homesteads in the Uintah reserva-
tion, which began here today. The
second name drawn was Noah M. Bal
book, of Angora, Colo.
Daniels and Balbock will be en-
titled to first and second selections.
respectively, of lands to be thrown
open to entry on August rs.
Conservative persons who have been
over the land place the value of any
one of the fifty best claims at $1,000
to $4,000.
Fully 5000 persons were present
when the drawing began under the
personal direction of w. A. Richards,
commissioner general of the land
office.
Envelopes to the number of 37,650
containing the names of persons who
registered earlier in the month at
Grand Junction, Colo, and Vernal.
Price and Provo, Utah, were placed in
great revolving box and given a thor
ough shaking up. The envelopes
were drawn from the box by three
boys and the names of the winners
announced to the expectant crowd.
About 1000 names will be drawn
today The drawing will continue to-
morrow and Saturday.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
Deaths today, 2.
Tnt,J 1,othg 40
Deaths Are Diminishing.

New Orleans, La, Aug. 1.-THE
significant decrease in the number of
deaths here in twenty-four hours, at
the time when it was stated that there
would be come increase over the max
imum figures already reported, has
made a fine impression on the public,
confirming the view that the disease
is losing its virulency as it comes in
contact with modern forms of treat
ment.
or the nineteen squares infected,
twelve are Immediately adjoining sew
eral squares profusely affected, and
show little increase Nineteen sus-
picious cases were under investigation
today.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
MOTOR BOAT CRUISE
TO THOUSAND ISLANDS

Hudson, N. Y, Aug. 17.-This was
an eventful day for this town which
usually is not the scene OF stirring
events. The entire population was
on It's feet early and veritable holi-
day spirit pervaded everything. Many
houses were decorated and on the
river front flags and gay bunting were
lavishly displayed. During the morn
ing hours, the motor boats, which
were to start from here on 4OO-mile
trip which will end at Thousand Isles,
began to assemble here. As the boats
arrived the captains we're received by
the race committee 10 receive instruc-
tiOns for the cruise and permits to
pass through the Erie canal.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
PECULIAR FIND IN
THE HOUSE OF TILDEN

New York. Aug. -Subterranean
passages. leading from secret stair
case 10 stone yaulled chambers be-
meath the Old Tildeu mansion, in Gra-
mercy park, have been brought 10
light by The contractors engaged in
remodeiug the structure, now under
course of transformation into a home
for the National Arts club. Many
other peculiarities exist In the man
sion, which must have been the con
ception of Samuel j. Tilden himself.
There is a legend among old time resi-
dents OF the neighborhood that Tilden,
who aroused a host Of enemies 10y the
part he took in the exposure of the
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
Neary to Fight Finueane.

Denver, Colo, Aug. 7.-Charlie Nea-
ry, the Milwaukee pugilist, who went
west to meet Herrera, the Mexican
pugilist, but was legally prevented
from doing so, will fight twenty
round battle with Billy Finucane, OF
Chicago, tonight Both are to weigh
130 pounds at o'clock this afternoon.
There is a strong probability that
Neary and the Mexican will meet
shortly before one of the Pacific coast
clubs Several clubs have already
made bids for the fight, but Herrera
demands too high guarantee.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
BAD WRECK ON
ATLANTIC COAST LINE

Norfolk, Aug. 17.-Twelve persons
were killed and sixty injured in a
wreck on the Atlantic Coast line this
afternoon. The engine and three
coaches went through a drawbridge
over the Elizabeth river. near Bruce's
station, seven miles from Portsmouth,
Va. The injured are being brought to
Norfolk and Portsmouth. Nearly all
the killed and injured are colored.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
By the Reciprocity Con-
ference at Chicago
Today of
HAVING TWO TARIFF RATES
Nations Which ReCiprOCate
to Have the Lowest Rates
in Schedule.
OTHERS MUST PAY BIG RATES

Chicago, Aug. 17.Chairman Packard
called the reciprocity convention to or.
der today, and a general discussion of
the purposes of the gathering follow,
ed.
Resolutions favoring a maximum
and a minimum tariff have been
drawn by the committee. These ad
vocate that form of reciprocity which
will give a low tariff to those favor
ing the United States commercially
and a high tariff to those countries
which discriminate in their tariffs
against this country.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
The Cause of His Downfall.

The cause of c. M. Wilkinson's S
downfall is mystery. He was popu-
lar, belonged to several secret socie-
ties, among them the Masons and the
Elks. and since coming to the city has
made pretty good money. Family
troubles may have been one cause. He
resided at 512 Marquette avenue and
he and Mrs. Wilkinson mingled in so
cial circles to a large extent and en-
tertained frequently. 1t was when
Mrs. Wilkinson went east a few weeks
ago that he took to wine and women,
and the gilded figures and merry click
of the ivory on the roulette wheel had
a fascination for him. A madame of a
rooming house on North Third street
is riding in his buggy, and the pro-
prietor of a gambling house is said to
also covet the rig.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17

10 any other power than higher
courts.
All citizens are to be put into the
lists OF the jurymen, without any ex.
ceptions.
Elections are surveyed by commit
tees composed of a president, a sec.
retary and two members. Their func.
tions are honorable and gratuitous.
Before the election the president ex-
amines the box where ballots are to
be put. and shows it to the electors,
so that they may see there are no
other ballots, then locks ,-e box and
seals it.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
INDEMNITY GOES OVER
WITH SAKHALIN MATTER

Portsmouth, Aug. 1.-THE peace
plenipotentiaries adjourned for lunch.
con at 1890, having spent the entire
morning discussing article nine, which
is believed includes the question of
japanese reimbursement for the cost
of the war. No agreement was reach
ed and the commissioners temporarily
laid it aside and proceeded to discuss
those articles which follow in the
schedule.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17
RUSSIA'S new CONSTITUTION
PROMISES MANY REFORMS
Details Historic Document That to Give People Freedom of Speech
Residence, Travel, Press, Association
and Petition

ordinates based on his orders, for the
DEGREES and acts of the emperor coun-
tersigned by himself.
The ministers are subject to ac.
count before the law for any viola
tion of the rights of citizens.
Pardon to guilty minister can be
granted only at request of the cnam-
Der which had brought him to trial.
Cities and towns form self-govern-
cd communes.
Local self-government is founded on
the basis of general, equal right and
secret suffrage.
Courts OF justice cannot be subject
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-08-17

When the signal for the start was
given at noon about twenty motor
boats, all spick and span, and with all
their metal parts highly polished,
started their machinery and began to
churn the waters of the Hudson. Ac-
companied by the commodore OF the
Albany Yacht club the fleet will run
up the Hudson to Albany, where they
will spend their first night. The cap
tains of the fleet will be entertained
by the Albany Yacht club. At Water
vliet the boats will enter the Erie
canal and they will leave it at Os-
wego, where they viii be entertained
by the Oswego Yacht club. From Os-
wego the fleet will run to Thousand
Isles.