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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-03
VIRoQUA, WIS, Oct. 26, 1905.

1t will surprise most people to learn
that during the wet weather of last week
quite number of small crops of hang
ing tobacco in this section were suffi-
GENTLY cured and IN case, to permit of
taking down and packing in the bundle.
And the first crop to be brought to mar
ket was by Charley Latta who delivered
to Albert Solverson, representing for
eign firm. 1t was Immediately shipped
to an outside packing point, presumably
for investigation and information. The
crop was one of those hail cut PROPOSE
tions that were preserved after portion
of the crop had been plowed under, with
the result that about four cents was
paid for the same.-Censor.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-03
NEW YORK. Oct. 25. 1905.

The domestic market is keeping up
WE'LL The latest Wisconsin samples re-
ceiyed show up nicely. OF the New
York state tobacco, 1904 crop, but little
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-03


A crop of 1897 tobacco was delivered
in this market during the week and al
though it brought the grower Il cents a
pound, there seems no doubt in the
minds of the people who have stopped to
figure out the proposition that the farm
er has lost money in holding his product.
After making the usual deductions for
shrinkage, taxes and interest on the
money, not to mention insurance, the to.
bacco did not net the grower an equiva-
lent of 5 cents pound in the bundle
He'd packer purchased the same crop
atvt@cents in the bundle the usual carry
ing charges would have run up so that
the tobacco would stand him II cents
today, or a loss of 3 cents pound if
sold at the same figure. But no packer
would probably have held the tobacco
such an unreasonable time. Eight years
is long time to carry tobacco and only
farmer can afford it. The incident
brings out the fact that holding tobacco
from year to year is expensive and very
often losing venture. Ordinarily peo-
pie do not appreciate how carrying ex-
penses multiply and in short space of
time may exclude all the chances of
profits. The present hunt for old stock
in country hands that has been going on
for several months has developed that
there are spectators in tobacco even
among the growers.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-03
NOTE BOOK SKETCHES

The unprecedented movement in cured
goods in local markets the past few
weeks is simply a reflection of a condi-
tion we have known for some time, that
there was tremendous shortage of to-
bacco in the cigar leaf markets of the
country. Seldom, if ever before, has
been witnessed such scramble of out
of town merchants to secure the hold
ings of local packers of Wisconsin to-
bacco. The competition hos been SO
strong that some quick movements on
the checkerboard have been necessary
to accomplish trades. There has been
no time for options or haggling over de-
tails. If a packer had the goods, prices
were very quickly agreed upon or the
next party was the purchaser. The re-
suit OF all this has been that local pack
ers are already more closely sold out
than for many years past. The trading
too comes at good time, for it releases
lot of capital in season to be reinvested
in the new crop without extending the
credit of packers. The hustling has not
been confined to cured leaf altogether.
New filters are also in demand and
lively chase is on to contract the output
of the new crop. Prices are being made
for these goods higher than was ever be-
fore known for uncured filters by export
orders and number of the large pack
ers are taking advantage of the tempting
offers. The indications are that the
greater portion of the filler grades of the
1905 crop will soon be under contract to
manufacturing firms. Wisconsin deal
ers have never seen time when it was
so easy to sell every grade known to the
tobacco trade as in the last few months,
and it makes them feel as if there was
bright side to the business after ALL
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-03

Because the tobacco farmers have
mostly sold their crops is no reason why
they should not handle them as careful
ly as if they still had them for sale. The
farmers have been fortunate in raising
one of the cleanest and most likely crops
seen in years, and those who have al
ready sold have been paid a remunera-
tive price for it. The crop, generally
speaking, has also cured well in the
barns, and it only remains that it shall
be intelligently and properly handled, so
that it may reach the packing houses in
good condition. To aid in. doing this
the Lancaster, Pa, Leaf Board has pre-
pared a series of suggestions to the
growers, telling them how to handle the
crop so that the best results may be OBJ
tained "We caution the grower not to
remove his tobacco from the poles for
stripping until the main stem is perfect
ly dry, thus preventing stem rot when
packed in the cases. The custom of
hanging tobacco in damp cellars and al
lowing it to remain there until it becomes
saturated with moisture is largely re-
sponsible for the black rot damage suf-
fered by the dealer each year, and it
cannot be too strenuously denounced
Water should not be used, either while
stripping or baling tobacco, as it devel-
ops must and mould during fermenta-
ton. All stripped tobacco should be
kept in dry, we'll ventilated place. All
tobacco should be we'll assorted and
both wrappers and filters carefully sized
and should be tied in hands of ten or
twelve leaves each. Wrapper tobacco
should by no means be tied with filler
leaves, as they invariably must, and
whole cases are frequently lost to the
packer on this account. Filters should
be stripped clean of dirt, sand and dead
leaves, as they will not stand sweating
themselves, and frequently damage the
entire case. All pole rot and burned to-
bacco should be thrown away. All the
wrapper tobacco should be packed in
bales not exceeding seventy-fve pounds
in weight, and each bale should be
wrapped in paper, to prevent abuse and
breakage during delivery. The paper
should be paid for by the dealer at its
actual cost, but in no case should the
grower expect the dealer to pay tobacco
price per pound for the wrapper in which
it is wrapped. We caution both grower
and packer against the demoralizing in
huence of either buying or selling crops
of tobacco already under contract. We
consider that the aggrieved party in in
stances of this kind can only secure
redress for such grievances by invoking
the power of the law, and this Assoca-
tion pledges its assistance and influence
to that end If the above suggestions
are carefully observed, we feel assured
that Pennsylvania leaf tobacco will re-
tain its present value and reputation"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
ZEAL ESTATE DEALERS.
VIII 1aks stsps ts assssais Ct,
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|
 The Real Estate Dealers' associa ton and other water consumers held a meeting last night and after discussing the pros and cons of the subject 1t was agreed that there was no use in fooling about any longer with the city officials, and on motion committee consisting of Louis Ra1fel, B. w. Mooring and John M0riarty was appointed to take legal steps to restrain the city from shutting of city water from consumers who refuee to pay until the courts have ruled on the legality Of the present schedule of prices. This Is substantial ly the position taken by Platt Bros and the Scovill Manufacturing Go. Both concerns had injunctions served upon the mayor and the department of pub lie works some years ago restraining them from shutting off the water pend ing action on the question In the courts. # the real estate men mean business the thing will soon come to a head and the public will know whether or not the city can legally charge half dozen different rates for the use of water. A certain amount of funds was raised last night to enable the organization to fight the case and the committee was authorized to solicit and accept money for that purpose. Next Monday is the last day for paying water rents without the percentage, but the service will not be shut of until June, 50 that the committee has lots of time to get into trim for the fray before the city will shut o6 the water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12

6hEAI VALUES IN
 TABLE AND KITCHEN LINENS.
 In as good damasks, napkins, towels and crashes as Scotland, Ireland and Germany ever shipped across the her ring pond. What care you if Uncle Sam collected nearly as much duty on some of them as to-day's very special prices. We know few score linen experts around town who will need no additional notice to come early and be prepared to take away seasons sup ply.
 White Crochet Bed Spreads, full
 size, regular price 89c each, sale
 price, each 69c White Crochet Bed Spreads, heavy
 weight, Marseilles patterns, reg
 ular price $119, sale price. each 89c Satin Marseilles Bed Spreads, dou-
 ble bed size, new patterns, regu.
 lar price $2.98 and $3.5O, sale
 price, each $1.9S Full size Comfortables, fine silko-
 line covers, snowflake white cot
 ton filling, regular price $1.19
 each, sale price, each 95c Children's Crib Comfortables, with
 A'hSJ 1uh1Cu Cu6Ncy AC6 uAnl pAiSO
 69c, sale price, each 48c Best quality American Print, the
 very best quality made, regular
 price Sc, sale price, a yard, 3Ac Best quality Apron Ginghams, in
 all colors and checks, regular
 value exc yard, sale price,
 yard, 5%c Best quality Gold Medal Madras,
 in an assortment of beautiful pat
 terms, looks like the Scotch Ging-
 hams in design and finish, regu-
 lar price 12kc, sale price, yard, Sc Examine Suitipg, in plain colors,
 27 inches wide, value 15c, sale
 price, yard, Sc Mercerized Sateen, looks just like
 FOulard silk, 1t has the soft,
 silky finish of silk, in feautiful
 line of patterns in blues, etc, a
 splendid summer dress fabric, value 25c, sale price, yard, 15c Bungalow Stripe Suiting, a novelty
 in summer fabrics which bids
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
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,.s m sult sof tho defunct Watsrtown ayn91 bank afain1t tt4 former treas- asJ1ref Burton Fl. Matt0Oif and hls h0nds-
 men John H. Tayl0rs Emil c. Mnr. gran end Henry Mattoop has at least z sbeGn st1rted in the superi0r court be. \. foro Judge Thayer. The bank through N jtg former directors claim damages of 4100Q0 for the alleGed defnlcati0nss 0f went out of businesslin consequence of Z Aattoonss defalcations.
 The drst witness examined was
 George Stoughton, treasurer of the bank. He testified to. merely how the < bank stood when the examination of .S4he books was made. after the arrest of . NAttoon. He was followed by Mrs Hattie Bonneville another clerk of the
 bank Her testimony was quite sharp ~ at times owing to q severe eross exam t.3nation by Attorneys Cole and Root, < counsel for the defense. She testified { that she inquired into the. accounts Of
 the bank and found in the account of flames B. Hungerford a discrepancy of {. 4S0. After Mattoon had been arrested < . safe in the bank where he had been accustomed to keep his books was
 opened and the books removed She < recalled the evening the board of di- rectors held a meeting in the bank and asatd that things were done that even- ling. There was private safe in the bank and 1t was opened that evening
 but who opened 1t she could not say, but she took the books and papers to
 . temporary vault. .Sho said that If
 any private papers belonging to Mat toon were taken with the others 1t was
 a> mistake. Several times, counsel for
 the defense made Mrs Somerville
 change her testimony. The case will
 be resumed Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
RAILROAD HILL STREET
 BUILDING LINES

The bureau of assessment met last night and heard parties interested in the proposed layout and establishment of building lines on Railroad Hill street from the present termination of the layout in that street southerly. The street Is laid out 1920 feet from Wash ingtou avenue, but in order to tie in with the old lines, which are some what indefinite. 1t was found neces- sary to cite in property owners several hundred feet north of the point where the old layout terminates. This was done with view to eliminate all un. ecrtainties and put the bureau of en. gtneering in n position to know where 1t is at. Of course people who live on that part of the street where the ques- tiOn of benefits and damages have been adjusted will not have to pay again, but not knowing this some were alarmed and wanted to know why they had been cited in. All these kinks will be straightened out byafhes biirasu of. assessment. ,t noitsts adi '''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
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Aasshss Application gssn Nsaas
 Whs Aessiel a Clress .Aslaehe. {

Mrs Rose stoefIisr Kopp,was granted divorce to-day from her husband, Charles K. Kopp, on the ground Of habltual intemperance. Last Friday
 Judge Thaycr had this case continued in order to give Attorney Root, Mrs
 kopp's counsel. time to furnish more
 evidence to support his ase. The
 judge said he did not like to have 1t
 % on record that Kopp was an habit ual drinker. To-day Attprliey Root had about 2 dozen witnesses to give the necessary evidence.
 The first one heard vas James H. Mintie, foreman for the Waterbury Button Co. He testided that Kopp worked in his department four months and during that time he frequently was out on account of his intemperate llab- Its. He had finally to discharge him. That day he was almost helplessIy in- toxicnted in the factory. Mrs Liy Buerger and her husband. Joseph, 71b South Main street, and Charles Single gave. similar testimony and this the court deemed sufficient and granted . divorce. Mrs Kopp's maiden name, Stoeffer, was restored to her.
 Attorney Durant asked for an addi- tlonal order of notice in the divorce suit of Mary Daney against Edw6rd E. Daney. In presenting the case he said 1t was peculiar one. Daney was q circus hand and one day fourteen years ago, while playing in New Haven. he induced the plaintiff to marry him. They lived together three months, ap- parently contented and happy. and then woman appeared upon the scene who claimed Daney as her husband. Daney would not admit the marriage, but the woman said 1t took place in Iowa. That evening Mrs Daney had arranged to zee show and Daney told her that he would fully explain the matter on her return from the theater. When she got home Dsney was gone and not a trace of him has she seen since,
 The court thought 1t queer that a woman, placed as the plaintiff was, did not ascertain something about the other woman's claim. But Attorney Durant stated that 50 far as he knew she knew absolutely nothing about 1t. The matter will come up again next Friday, when Attorney Durant will make a statement to the court. Mrs Daney lives in New Haven now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
TIMELY TOPICS

The Ziglatzki.NIarks Co say AmerI can dry plates are superior in quality and produce excellent negatives. Grieve. Bisset & Hollands sale is bona hde reduction one and specials fol tolmorrow are good ones.
 Castles specials for tomorrow in ciude cuts from all good meats and { fuil line of new vegetables and fruits
 Reid X Hughes table and kitchen linens, infants wear and millinery. art included in their benefit sale. See those low priced dining tables a, the Langley Furniture Co.'S. Every thing to furnish home on credit.
 J. NJ. Burrall & Co.'S iron beds are the kind that satisfy in style, quality and especially fin price.
 A. Mallhiot Is selling infants and children's dresses at a great reduction Chance to save money.
 Look over r. H. Carrolrs ad if vou contemplate purchasing a house or building lot.
 The Guarantee Credit Clothing Co.'S great sacrifice safe still continues. They quote prices that are gnoney savers.
 The Duesler Bros have a supply of fresh rhubarb at 4c pound, three pounds for lOc. Native asparagus.
 Dodge has a line of sl.5O oxfords and lower priced ones as we'll for those who do not care to spend more.
 Let D. L. Dickinson X Son supply your -four, rolled oats. feed, hay, etc, and cut your expenses.
 Jopes, Morgan < Co hare a large lsae of the Gordon and Oxford sack suits. They are the kind that young men of style look for.
 Miller < Peck have four shirt propo- sifions for men that the wise ones will, not let go unnoticed.
 Read the Union Supply Cos offer to- night. Housekeepers save on grocer ies bought from this reliable store.
 Another good offer of wall paper at Lapalme Hoffman's for tomorrow. Parior papers cut this time.
 Holczer the shoe man has q full line of black. white. brown and red sneaks from Infants to mems size.
 Rightly made suits for men. black. blue. gray or mixtures, from $s.J0 up st J. B. Mullings ( Sons.
 The spearo Credit Clothing Co al- WAYS has full line of the latest gar ments for men and women.
 Currans print another list of specials tonight from the TurnbuIl liquidation sale Ready to wear garments for to- morrow.
 The Hsmpson-EelIew Co say they have the pretfiest line of bufYets in Connecticut see new parior suits
 Narcus's nineteenth annual sale of mems clothing is slowing bargains that are hard to match Fit euarsn- teed-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12

fair to be very popular this sea- son, value 19c yard, sale price, a yard, IF SILK Chiffon Suiting with embroid- cred spot, novelty for this sea- son of the year, good value for 35c, sale price, g yard,
 Ell de Soie, all the new colorings, looks like silk and washes ike linen, value 19c, sale price, q yard, 14 Dress VOile, the most wonderful !: ton dress, looks like wool rsgu. lar value 19c, sale price, | yard, { Scotch Madras, desirable fabric ! for summer wear, we arc lucky to secure one of these lots at thia sale, regular price l9c, sale price. Q yard,
 A lot of Cheviots in good pattMns were secured at this sale and we place the same on sale at
 12Xc regular price, a yard, 10c. Dress Lawns in large assortment of patterns, but short lengths, the value of which is 12hc, sale price, a yard, 01 INFANTS WEAR.
 Children's Drawers, lace and ham, bug trimmed, ages 8 to IA years, regular price Soc, sale price, . pair, { Children's Aprons, ages ? to { years, trimmed with ruffles. also Mother Hubbard style, regular price 25c, sale price, each 1 Children's Skirts, trimmed with tucks and hemstitched rufiie, reg ular price 29c, sale price, each Chlldren's Skirts, fine lawn, tucked ruffies, regular price 30c and Soc, sale price .2 Children's Coats, in red, tan and blue, trimmed with fancy braids, lace collars and military styles, size to , years, regular prices $4 and s, sale price $1. Children's Black Silk Coats, trimmed with renaissance, tucked linen, and silk collars, ages 2 to 5 years, regular prices s to $1O. snle price, each, &2,l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
PEACE ON THE WAY
Roosevelt Has Lsarnsd csar Dssirss
 to End War.

LONDON, May 12.-Dispatches from Tokyo say that peace between Japan and Russia had been nearly arranged when the unexpected appearance of the Russian second Pacific squadron in the China sea revived Russia's hopea- That peace Is coming through Presi- dent Roosevelt's ofiices Is positively stated. he having learned that Russia desires to end the war and having as- certained the terms which would be agreeable to the neutral powers.
 Recent. councils of Japanese states men have settled the principles for . renewal of the Anglo-Japanese alliance, which will involve new and definite policy with regard to the future of Manchuria and Korea.
 It is reported that two Russian war. ships from vladivostok were seen of Aomori. in the north of Hondo, the main island of Japan.
 At St. Petersburg violent proclama- tons. signed by the central committee of the Social Democrats. have been scattered broadcast among the work men.
 After denouncing ''the emperor and 1, his creatures" in unmessured terms 'tnd demanding the abolition or the army as the first step toward the at- tainment of Socialism and equality the proclamations summon the workmen to make demonstration on the Russian May day. May IA, and conclude:
 Remember. brothers, we. must not allow the bashibaxouks of the emperor to prevent our holiday. Go forth armed. Let each man take such weapons as he can,
 Long live the May day festival of the workmen!
 Long live Socialism,
 At Mini Novgorod Lieutenant Colo neI Greschner of the gendarmerie was shot dead as he was entering hIs resi- dense at midnight last night on hls re- turn from the theater. The house watehman was seriously wounded. The murderer, who was captured, gives his name as NlklforoR.
 A dispatch from Gunshu pass says that the Japanese reported general ac- vance now appears to have been . feint to ascertain the strength of the Russian outposts. which have again been pushed forward on the left at La fansoi. Erdahoi and ToungoI and along the center line from Podysslxsche to shihousa. where the Japanese attacked the Russians May ' and 6, but were repslsed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
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NEW YORK. May 12.-wound about a pillar in the West Thirtieth street police station last night q ten foot boa constructor leered with glazed eyes on the persons who came struggling into the place. Don't worry." said the ser eeant. Hes real and. according to all accounts. he was alive not an hour ago" The reptile was stretched out on the floor and measured ten feet and at its thickest part was four inches in diameter. Its skin was of . rayish. mottled appearance. and the belly was white. Four boys who brought 1t in said they killed 1t with stones in . Fifth avenue excavation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

SoclallBt party.
 Brass Moulders.
 Electricians union. Ladies' Aid society.
 Stampers'> local, POT.
 St Ann's drum corps.
 Hibernian Rifles drill.
 Court Shields, +. of A.
 Fifth division, A. O. H.
 Speedwell lodge, K. of P.
 Ladies auxiliary. A. o. H.
 Sheridan lodge, N. E. o. P.
 Plumbers and Steam Filters. Court E. R. Crosby, F. of A. Connecticut lodge. Int o. 0. F. Winona council, Jr, 0. U. A. NJ. Waterbury Progressive Bremen. Waterbury lodge, No 5, A. o. U. w A. Won Humboldt lodge, N. E. o. P . Jacques Cartier conclaye. No S1O, Rosedale camp, No 9si5. NJ. W. Of A Townsend lodge, I. o. o. F., schoo meeting.
 May festival, City hall, by Queens Daughters.
 Friendly league, school of house Keeping, public school cookery, a. m and p. m.; first course cookery foi league members. 7:4l: domestic arts me sewing, S:3o; mandolin club, S:3O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
rHE QUEENS DAUcHTHRs D
vsts MiShss' IessiyaI . Great Atssae.
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|s The May festival at City hall was largely attended last night. Among the clergy present were Hev Father Sl0cum and Rev Father Martin of thls city and Rev. pr Tierney of Philadel- phia.
 The entertainment under the aus pices of the Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella was well re ceived. Several solos were rendered by members of the Daughters of Isa- bella and the work of the De Vito Phll- harmonic orchestra under the leader ship of eight year old Michael De Vito, captivated those present
 Tonight the entertainment will be one of the greatest drawing cards 50 far. Those who know the result of the Tairna clubs efforts in the past will not miss this opportunity to spend an- other evening with the members of this popular club.
 No one who attends the festival should miss the art gallery. Those who have gone through the art gal. lery say they never enjoyed anything more. The fish pond and poGt0t1ce are also leading attractions.
 A great many children in the city have been made happy by doll from the doll booth. You will never get . better chance to get doll than at this booth.
 There is a fine display of fancy work including all sizes and shapes of fancy useful bags, infants clothes, hemstitch- ed goods, collars and sun sets, etc. The work which the sisters of the Holy Ghost sent to the festival is especially admired.
 One of the prizes shown is hand some side board valued at one hundred dollars.
 On Saturday afternoon all the chill dren of the city have been invited to attend.