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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-03-23

An epoch making decision tending to
curb the power of trusts and corpora
tions for doing evil was handed down on
Monday last by the u S. supreme court
in the so called, now famous, tobacco
trust case, officially designated as the
case Of Hale VS.. Henkel. Hale, Edwin
F., being an officer of one of the subsid-
larry companies of the American Tobacco
Co., and Henkel the y. S. marshal who
had effected Mr.. Hale's arrest. The gist
of this far-reaching decision in the dis
elimination between the rights of nat
ural person and an artificial creation like
a corporation in criminal proceedings.
Mr. Hale, when before the federal grand
jury which was investigating charges
against the American Tobacco Co., re-
fused to answer questions on the consti,
tutional ground that mo man can be
forced to incriminate himself; he also
refused to hand over papers and books
of the corporation which were in his
possession, to the grand jury, and he
furthermore, through his lawyers, con
tested the legality of the grand jury to
act as an inquisitorial body. On every
one of these points the supreme court
decided against Hale, that is, against
the corporation behind him, and has laid
down some forms of law which have
come as one of the most surprising rev.
Citations to the public and are bound to
revolutionize the scope and administra-
ton Of the trusts themselves.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-03-23

ANOTHER hard blow has been given to
the illegal trusts of this country by the
decision of the United States supreme
court in the cases of the General Paper
company and the Tobacco trust. The
same point, practically, was involved in
both th-se cases, and related to the ex
tent of immunity which could be claimed
as the result of witnesses connected with
the so-caled trusts being compelled to
testify as to the acts or operations of
such corporations, it being held by the
latter that the immunity from subse-
quent prosecution should extend to the
corporati ons themselves and to all their
officers and employees This the supreme
court denies point blank, and declares
that immunity can be claimed by the
witness alone, all other being subject to
prosecution just the same. including the
corporations.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-03-23

Nor many months ago the tariff re-
visionists we're pointing to the treasury
deficit as demonstrating the need of low
ering the tariff so as to increase importa
tons and yield larger revenue. Now
the deficit has disappeared and sur
plus has taken it's place. This has &C.
Cured without tariff reduction. 1t is
the product of protection prosperity.
Having more money to spend than ever
before, we have increased our purchases
of dutiable imports, and at the same
time have increased our consumption of
articles bearing an internal revenue tax,
to such an extent that our income has
gone beyond our expenditures.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-03-23
Where Was the Police?

Kid Herrick and Steve Kinney fought
eight rounds to draw before the Ath-
letic club at GAINESVILLE Tuesday night
Kinney was the aggressor throughout
the entire fight, forcing Herrick to use
clever foot work to avoid rushes. Neither
men exerted themselves, and Kinney fire.
quently slipped on the mat in landing
blows. In the last round both men raj
lied gamely and appeared about oven in
exchange of blows. Herrick showed the
more generalship in fighting, but ap-
peared to lack steam at critical moments.
Frequent clinches and hitting ia the
breakaway and spectacular fighting
characterized the contest. Both men
were fresh to the end of the fight
In the performances Harry Jones of
Milwaukee lost to Kid Slawson of James
vile in the fourth round on foul. and
Tod Young of Milwaukee and Young
Agnew of GAINESVILLE fought four rounds
to draw, the fight being stopped owing
to frequent bleeding of both contestants
A wrestling match between Rockford
and Beloit men preceded the bouts OF
the evening.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-03-23
Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter
FRIDAY, MARCH 80, 1906.

AT THE spring election it will be up to
the voters to approve or reject the Dunn
ballot Thus far the majority of opin-
ions expressed are against the new bal
lot, the principal argument being that the
average voter is now fairly familiar with
the present ballot and there should be
no change until we are quite sure that
we have something much better in
substitute
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-03-23
Eighth Anniversary Opening and EXPOSE
ton of Spring and Summer Suits, on
Saturday, March 3ist, 1906.

saturday, March oLst, 1916.
We announce the arrival of the COM
plete lines of spring and summer styles
in seasonable merchandise, and we cor
daily invite you to attend our spring
opening when we will have on display
for your inspection, the seasons latest
ideas.
Extra salespeople have been engaged
to serve you, and no effort has been
spared to make this day one both of
pleasure and profit tc you. Special oar
gain prices will be mace on lines of sea-
sonable and staple goods in all depart
ments. Music by full orchestra all day
and evening. Lunch will be served from
noon until 2:30 p. m.
Trusting that we may have the pleas
ure of your presence on this occasion,
we remain, Respectfully yours,
THE DEPARTMENT Co.,
Stoughton, Wis
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-10
MAY 2S.
The K. of P. and Firemen's
Carnival Date.

The time for holding the X. of P,
and Firemen's Carnival has been
fixed for the full week beginning
Monday, May %. The change of
date was made because the commit
tee saw the opportunity of furnish
ing the people exceptionally superior
attractions, but more particularly
because by so doing they could ar
range to have an airship ascension
each day. This ascension has been
for and will be one of the
best drawing attractions of the car
nival. Robinson's great aggregation
IF carnival specialties will pitch it's
tents here on Monday morning and
may expect something
new and up-to-date under every
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-10
One of Our Oldest Citizens
Died Sunday Afternoon.
WAS IN HER 87th YEAR.
Only One of a Prominent
Family Remain Funeral
This Afternoon.

Mrs. Virginia Glass Latham,
widow of the late John c. Latham,
ST., died last Sunday afternoon about
half past 8 o'clock of imfrmities pc
culiar to old age, in her 87th year.
For several years Mrs. Latham
had been confined to her room, hard
ly ever leaving her home even for a
short tine, and more recently her
health had been so delicate as to re-
quire her to spend most of her time
on her bed, where she received the
loving attention of friends and de-
voted nurse. Realizing that the end
was near, her only living child, Mr..
John G. Latham, of New York, was
telegraphed and he arrived Friday
night.
The deceased was daughter of
DR.. David Glass, a prominent physi-
clan Of his time. In 1912 she was
united to Mr.. John C. Latham, who
afterwards served the people in the
capacity of Circuit clerk, chairman
of the city council, was banker and
lawyer, and was prominent as lead
ing citizen in the management of the
city's and county's interests.
Three children blessed their union,
John c., Jr., Mary Rebecca and
Charles M. Mrs. Latham was de-
voted member of Grace Episcopal
church, and before her prostration
was. untiring in church work and was
one of its most liberal supporters.
She was an ideal Christian lady,
kind-hearted, sympathetic to the
fullest degree, and her life was full
of many good deeds.
The sympathy Of all our people
goes out to Mr.. Latham, the sole
survivor of the family, who through
his mothers long illness in her
home contributed everything that
money could furnish in making the
declining days Of his loved mother
peaceful and happy. Such devotion
by an idolizing son is rarely known
and is worthy of emulation by all.
The funeral services will be held
at Grace church this afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock after which the remains
will be placed in the Latham mauso-
leum in Hopewell cemetery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-10
PRINCETON
Presbytery Votes Against
Union.

The Princeton Presbytery of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
which convened at Morganfeld Tues
day, closed its session Friday night.
The most important question before
the presbytery was that of union with
the Northern Church. A spirited dis
cussion of the subject lasted two
hours and ended in a vote of 33 to IL
against uniting. DR.. j. L. Wpatt. of
this city, who was in attendance, re-
turned home Saturday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-10
LAST WILL.
Of Late Rev. Cheek Filed for
Probate.

The will of the late Rev. John S.
Cheek, who died in Texas, was pro-
bated at Psducah last week. The
document was written Nov. 8. 1904,
by the deceased while he was resi-
dent of Russellville. He bequeath-
ed everything to his wife, with the
exception of 500 that she at her
will is to give to the Foreign Mission
board of the Southern Baptist
Church, at Richmond. Va. Mrs.
Cheek has qualified as administra-
trix.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-10
Council Passed the Ordinance
Removing Saloon Blinds.
ANOTHER STREET FAIR.
Sewerage Contractors Prom
Use to Repair the Streets
Without Delay.

The Council met Friday night with
the mayor and all of the councilmen
present except Councilman Ware.
The reports of the treasurer,
street superintendent, city Judge and
chief of police and those from the
chairmen of the various committees
were received and filed.
The bills for March were ordered
paid.
Messrs. H. w. Tibbs, C. A. Brack-
rogge and L. B. Cayce, a committee
from the National Fraternal union,
appeared and asked permission to
contract for a carnival to be given in
Mercer Park by the Parker Amuse-
ment Co., the latter part of Septem-
Der or the first of October. Per-
mission was granted.
Messrs. R. E. Cooper and j. T.
Wall, from the School Board, asked
that an election be ordered for Sat-
urday May 5, to elect three trustees.
The trustees whose terms expire are
r. E. Cooper, j. P. Braden and DIR.
Manning Brown. The mayor was
authorized to make the necessary
preparations.
Citizens from w. Seventeenth
street appeared and asked that those
using the large sewer in the Bethel
College property for other purposes
than surface water drainage have
their pipes disconnected. 1t was or
dered that this be done by June LIST.
On the recommendation of Chair
man Davis Of the Committee on
Public Grounds, a street was author
lied to be opened through lot
owned by the city adjoining j. F.
Ellis addition. Mr.. Ellis will open
the street to Ninth street. 1t will
be known as Cedar street. The city
attorney was ordered to write the.
deed.
Chairman Twyman, of the Street
Committee, reported that Robertson
& Gardner, the sewerage contractors,
had agreed to begin the work of re-
pairing the streets left by them in
bad condition by the 9th inst, and
continue same under direction of the
city engineer until the city was sat
isfed. They were given thirty days
to do the work.
An order was made looking to i'm
proving the street drainage in the
rear of Gray'sstable on Tenth street.
Councilman Clark, of the Building
Committee, reported that he issued
nineteen building permits since Jan.
LIST, aggregating $21, 315.
An ordinance was passed requiring
plumbers and others who excavate
in the streets to obtain a permit
from the city engineer, in order that
a record may be kept and the respOn-
sibility be fixed for their subsequent
The mo screen" ordinance ordered
drawn last month was passed. 1t |
provides for removing all screens or
partitions obstructing the interior of |
saloons on Sundays and election
lays.
The council held a brief executive
session to consider the renewal of
ome city contracts.
- nm NVTTRV
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-10
SUIT FOR DIVORCE
Wife Retaliates for Charges
Made by Husband.

Hawesville, KY, April 6. Mrs. Sapp,
wife of Joseph Sapp, a well known
hardware merchant of this city, has
applied for divorce and alimony.
The suit is the result of the charges
that were preferred against Rev. B.
F. Lawhern, a Methodist preacher
of Hawesville, by Sapp. Sapp
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-10

charged that while the minister was
on a pastoral visit to his wife he
looked through an auger hole in the
wall and saw her being caressed by
the preacher. The charges were
investigated and resulted in the
complete exoneration of Mr.. Law
hern by the trial board. 1t is said
Sapp has tried to get a reconciliation
with his wife, but has failed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-10

Mr.. j. H. Eggleton, who had been
in Louisville on business for two
weeks, returned home Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-13
AMERICANS CARELESS IN
 SHIPPING THEIR GOODS

Washington, February 2.-(SpeeiaL)-As a result of the work of special agents sent to the orient to investigate trade rela- tions with those countries, valuable ob- ject lesson in the way of packing goods for export is now furnished by the bureau of manufactures of the department of commerce and labor. Heavy losses have been sustained and the growth of ex ports retarded as the result of insecure packing on the part of American export CTS. Complaints have been frequent for years, but comparatively little has been accomplished in the way of improve mercial agents In Csfna and elsewhere. European exporters are more careful. and boxes showing how English exporters pack their goods are on exhibition at the bureau of manufactures.
 There is an apparent lack of understand ing as to what is needed on the part of American exporters. Numerous photo- graphs have been received by the bureau Of manufactures showing piles of boxes on the wharves in China where the Brit ish and German boxes are secure, while many of those of American make are smashed and the goods injured or de- sToyeu. Ine WOOD used TOT poXeS III thiS country is generally too light in weight and not properly held together.
 One of the English boxes on exhibition Is made of hard wood seven-eighths of an inch in thickness with double ends, and lined with tin made to the exact inside measurement of the box. Inside this tin lining heavy wrapping paper Is placed in which are packed the bundles of different articles well wrapped and properly marked. The tin lining Is soldered st as to Joe water-tight, while the boxes are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-13
MAY ERECT MEMORIAL
 HALL AT FIVE POINTS

Pelham Chapter, .. D. C., has present. ed a petition to the City Council, asking that it be allowed to use the circle at Five Points for Confederate memorial hall. The matter has been referred to the park committee, and the aldermen from the Seventh and Eighth wards, who will re- port at the next meeting of the council.
 Attached to the petition is a statement signed by all the property holders in the neighborhood that they did not object to the little park being used for memorial hall.
 Following Is the petition:
 'To the Honorable Mayor and Board of
 Aldermen of the City of Birmingham,
 Ala:
 "The Pelham chapter of the United Daughters of the confederacy. by Its com mittee for this purpose, duly appointed most respectfully petitions your honorable body that the right, privilege and ease ment be granted said chapter to erect a memorial hall of white marble upon that plot of ground forming a circle at Five Points on South Twentieth street. in the city of Birmingham, Ala, to be devoted to the preservation of the relics and sou venirs of the southern Confederacy, the establishment of a Confederate historical library and the inauguration and main tenance of a course of lectures and essays commemorative of the patriotism. states manship, valor and heroism of the civil and military leaders. the soldiers, the men and the women of our southland and es- pecially the sons and daughters of the state of Alabama.
 Your petitioner hereto attaches the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-13
FIVE PRISONERS
 GET OUT OF JAIL
Neuroes in Greenvlle Break Locks and Make Safe Escape to the
 Country.

Greenville, February 2.-(Special)-Five prisoners escaped from jail last night. Some one from the outside made an open ing in the brick wall got into the corridor and broke the lock of the cell The sixth prisoner, Will Smith, negro, refused to go out. and was in the corridor, having built a fire when the escape was found out The jailer and family were not awak- ened by the noise of breaking the door.
 The five who escaped were negroes; Genie Lewis, sentenced for life for mur- der; Jim Reynolds, for embezzlement; John Edwards, assault to murder; Dunk Allen, burglary; Quill Bradley, arson.
 The sheriff knew nothing of the escape until notified by telephone from the jail at o'clock
 Rev. c. ". Gavin of Troy, delivered two fine discourses at the Methodist church yesterday. In the afternoon he held quarterly conference when one new stewart, R. A Lee, was elected Mir. Gavin is much loved by the people here and his visits to the church are greatly appre- ciated.
 Rev. W. NJ Blaekwelder and family of Livingston, will reach Greenville, and will be the guests of Maj. J. s. McMul- Ian and sisters, several days until the pastorium is ready for occupancy.
 After the prayer meeting Wednesday evening, to which the public is invited a welcome will be extended the new pas tor and all will be given an opportunity to meet him.
 w. M. Cannon is in New York visiting his parents, and will be absent all the week.
 Rob Lee. a student at Auburn, is at home for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-13

written consent of the majority of the owners of lots abutting on said plot of land to the erection of said memorial hall, and their joinder in the prayer of this pc tition and your petitioner has the assur- ance that so soon as the other owners of abutting lots return to the city and the committee has the opportunity Of present. Ing the cause to them, their consent VIII be cheerfully given.
 The premises considered your petitioner prays that your honorable body will take all proper and necessary actions, duly pass and enact such resolutions and ordinances as will vest in said chapter, or board of trustees selected and appointed by said chapter from It's members, the said rlght, privilege and easement of erecting and maintaining such memorial hall on sald plot of land, upon such proper and suit able conditions, restrictions and limita- tions as to your honorable body shall seem right and necessary in the premises and as will best attain and secure the pur- poses and objects of this petition. Respect fully submitted,
 MRS. c. G. BROWN, President.
 MRS. J. U. HARDMAN. Chairman.
 MRS. JOHN LEWIS. Treasurer.
 MRS. N. D. WHITLEY. Secretary.
 MRS. R. H. CARTER. Director.
 RUFUS N. RHODES.
 ROBERT JEMISON.
 Memorial Hall Committee. We, the undersigned owners of lots abutting the circle at Five Points, South Twentieth street, consent to and request the granting of this petition: Cunningham Wilson. Robert Chisolm. John l.. Parker, Rev. MT. Mccoy Dr. Gillespie, John w. Tomlinson, A c. Davidson. Mrs. Sterrett, Mrs. Nabers, R. s. Munger"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-13

light effects has apparently all it's orig inal freshness The costumes are superb They are not only pretty, but they are bewildering in their variety and some happy coneeits are introduced, notably the setting for a Mexican song that struck the popular fancy instantly and won several encores. In fact the costume features were excellent in every scene, while the musical numbers were made doubly attractive by the pretty clothes provided for the chorus.
 'Humpty Dumpty is really what its advance notices announced-a merger of mirth, melody and music" There is some pantomime and it is excel1ently done, but the spectacular features are most prominent, with musical comedy and vau- deville plentifully interspersed. One Is im- pressed most forcibly by the scenic beauty of the production as a whole especially those ensembles where the full strength of the company Is employed. These stage pictures, aglow with color, scintillating with life and movement, enhanced by elaborate scenery and skillful light effects, with a profuson of shapely women, pre- sent an appearance not soon forgotten. The flying ballet of the Grigolatis was in- troduced most effectively in the finales. This feature Is not only a genuine novel, ty but is a conception that for poetic beauty and grace could hardly be im- proved upon. The flying ballet was manip- ulated without the slightest hitch and on each appearance elicited enthusiastic ar meration of the many scenes presented. but many of them were extravagantly staged.
 The musical numbers were enjoyable Some clever specialties were contributed by Nellie Daly and John McVegh. Miss Daly is a magnetic sprightly little enter tainer and enters into the spirit of the occasion with a zest that strs up the most apathetic audience. Maude Lillian Berri's song, Mexico was one of the best numbers in the entire performance, although Miss Berri sang other songs most acceptably and with effective stage settings. Kisses was especially pleas ing. Texas Dan" by Miss Daily and Mir McVegh, was another fetching conceit
 The comedy was supplied in capital fashion by Frank Mouan, William C. Schrode and several others. MT Schrode plays the pantomimic role of Humpty Dumpty and plays 1t well, while MT. Moulan is a capital comedian with no ma- terial with which to work MT Moulan' s part in "Humpty Dumpty' would be of little moment in the hands of a less capable man. but he produces an abund- ance of fun. His songs and monologues made everybody laugh.
 The principals in the company are as whole talented and entertaining Dia- mond Donner a former musical comedy favorite, is pretty Blossom. while Maude Lillian Berri as Prince Rudolph and Nell lie Daley as Princess Marie. contributed no small part to the pleasure of the performance.
 ''Humpty Dumpty'' is the sort of show | that will please all classes of theatre | goers-young and old. It has many fea- l lures that appeal to the children but
 the entertainment offered is so varied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-13

often held together by steel bands
 American piece goods reach China in machine pressed bales, bound with ropes. Other countries use iron bands with buckles or locked ends. The ropes are made for protection, and as a result there are large losses on damaged American bales. Some American mills use metal bands, but they are the exceptions. China men complain that Americans do not com ply with orders as to labels, etc., and the lack of uniformity causes great losses. The Chinese purchase goods as a result of the labels, of which they have knowl- edge. A change of the label in any re- spect causes loss to the merchant.
 In addition to boxes the bureau of man. ufactures has a large number of samples of goods used in China, giving prices, styles, etc.. to enable American manu- lecturers to see what they have to com pete with, and what the people of China buy. Among them are samples of goods exported from this country, but which are unstable because of their dark colors and differences in finish from anything seen in Chinese stores, being without life or lustre. In some articles such as gray sheetings and gray drills. Americans are in the lead, but are far behind in other things.
 Gray shirtings imported at Tientsin in 1904 from the United States were $6S,545 in value while those from Great Britain were $S14S06 in value. Dyed cotton goods were imported in 1905 at Tfentsin to double the value of those of the preceding year, $1. .750 GOO, but they came from Manches- ter, England In 1904 nearly 100000 worth of cotton piece goods were sold in that market, two-thirds of which came from England, and were made of American cot ton. There is a great field for American cotton goods in the east when Americans make greater effort to meet the require ments of the market.