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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
X. OF /. COUNCIL
Will Urge Organized Labor to Take
Certain Political Steps.

Washington. June 21.-At todays ses-
sion of the executive council Of the
American Federation Of Labor a COM
mittee was appointed to draft a state
ment to organized labor and its friends
of the country, relative to the political
campaign for the defeat of labor's OPP
pOnents. the election OF friends and
particularly the election Of representa-
tiv? Workmcn to Congress.
Ii was decided that the eecutive
council members residing I'm Washing
ton should be constituted a labor rep
rescntltive committee with power to
engage such assistance in carrying on
the campaign as the members deem
necessary. 1t was decided to issue
charter to the international Association
Of Steam Filters and Steam Filters
Helpers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
TARIFF WAR THREATENED.
Germans Say 1t is Unavoidable if Pres
ent Course Is Continued.

Berlin. June "l.-At q meeting Of TIL
Central Association Of German Manufac-
turcrs. embracing most of the great man
ufacturcrs' organizations Of tn" country,
held at Nur"mhurg yesterday, ire general
secretary, Herr Rurck. referring to the
trade arrangement with tn" United
States said the association supported the
Temporary extension Of the treaty dutit :
to the United States because German in
Gustry at this moment was not sufficient
~ prepared for q tariff war with the
United States. a continuance Of the sit
uation created by the temporary arrange
ment however, would be irrcCOncilabl-
with the economic interests Of the Ger
man empire. The general secretary felt
lit necessary, therefore, to warn German
industry to prepare in good time for q
tariff war which would be unavoidable if
the United States thinks it can continue
treating German goods unfairly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
TUBERCULOSIS AND PNEUMONIA.
The Les.iing Causes Of Death During
1904 in the United States.

Washington. June -l.-Tuberculosis
of the lungs and pneumonia were the
leading causes Of death in the United
states. according to 4 special report
ON mortality in 1901. issued today by
the census bureau. The statistics are
restricted to the states Of Connecticut.
InGilna. Maine. Massachusetts. Mich
iis"n, New hampshire. New Jersey.
New York, Rhode Island and Vermont,
together with the District of Columbia.
III" death rate per 1000 in the registra-
ton area was 1861. less than any foreign
country except Norway and Sweden.
TN, report says:
THE average annual mortality from
tuberculosis. 1900 to 1904 was 1875 per
600 o. population. In 1890 ii was
2f5.i. More than half the deaths from
this cause occurred between the ages
Of 20 and 40 years. The mortality was
much greater in the cities than In rural
districts. 1t was highest in Rhode Is
land, New York and New Jersey and
lowest in Michigan. Vermont and New
Hampshire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The United States dry dock Dewey
arrived Thursday at Singapore. Straits
Settlements. today. she had n slight
collision with the Glacier and Caesar
Whila anchoring.
The Illinois supreme court Thursday
denied q motion by counsel foi Rich
ard Ivrns for leave to file q more com
plete record in the case. Ivcne is under
sentence tn hang in Chicago Friday for
thc murder of Mrs. Franklin c. Hollis
ter.
The trustees ot the Massachusetts
Gas Cos. Thursday declared an initial
tiVilcnd Of ! per cent. on the common
stock 1T tie rate of : per cent. a year
This IS the holding company of the
ncW Boston Consolidated Gas Co. and
Of the other allied gas interests Of Eos
ton.
In the Massachusetts, House Thurs
DAY he adverse report Of the commit
tee On ways HIii means Oh the S"hu-
field rratuity bill was rejected by u
vote If - Ia 15>. and after some dis
cussiun the bill WAS given its several
readings under a suspension of the
rules.
Dcmttiius Schilizzi. an old member of
the London Stock Exchange. shot himself
through the heart in the laVatury OF the
Stock E%chang, Thursday afternoon. He
wa: a johber in the American market, but
il tx s,.Iid that he had no financial trou
hlrs. Ills suicide is attributed to do
nestle worries. His son committed sui
eide about a year ago and Schilizzi never
reco.,r.d from the shock.
After Il simple funeral Servic" attend
| cd Icy hi@il state officials, party Assoc
| catt.s ANA friends from all parts 80 tn"
country the body Of John NJ. Pattison.
| late governor of ohio, was buried
| Thursday at Milford. Ohio. Only the
| members Of the family We're ?t the
gr3 -. Al noon the residence had been
| 0p, ned To- the public and for two hours
stead. stream Of Milford people and
| state visitors passed the simple black
| veivet caskct in which the governor
| lay. AT O'Clock the funeral services
were Il, III.
A despatch to TIL" Chicago r-Oce-
an from Omaha. Nrb., Says: In the
| district court here Thursday. the sos,
900 suit Of damages filed by Mae g.
| W Oou, 4 lOrtI|f clerk III tfc pDStolllft
department Of Washington against
| Senator Thomas G. Ilatt, az New York
and the United States Express 20. was
dismissed for want of prose, ution.
| Miss Wood sued for services alleged tC
have been performed for Senator Platt
and the express company in looking
after matters Of interest to them in the
p0stoffice department.
| Employees Of the sthmian canal com
mission on The canal zone will have \
regular old fashioned Fourth Of July
| celebration in Panama. Special ex-
cursions are to run to Panama from al
points along the canal for the accom-
mediation OF persons desiring to at
tend the exercises. Money for fire
works has been raised by popular sub
scription among the canal employees or
the isthmus and in Washington anC
Governor Magoon and other prominent
men III the isthmus will make ad
dresses and lend their assistance il
making The day memorable one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
FRANCE GETS SATISFACTION.
China Makes PREPARATION for Murder
of Jesuit Missionaries.

Paris. June u. The foreign office
hre been advised that China yesterday
signed a treaty according complete sat
i.faction to France for the massacre Of
six French Jesuit missionaries at Nam
Chang. EianG-Si province. In February
last. China pays $.00,000 indemnity to
the missions and 100000 Indemnity to
the deal missionaries families, builds
a memorial hospital and Furnishes the
RING leaders of the rioting. In addition.
posthuInous honors, which the people Of
Nan-Chang demanded will not be
granted t" the Chinese magistrate,
whose suicid" Was the signal for the
ou,br. ak.
The French %unbOat in the vicinity Of
Nan-Chang will now be withdrawn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
Patrick Casey.

Patrick Casey died at the hospital
early Thursday morning, ate. a
months illness, Of heart trouble. Mr.
Casey was born in Ireland. and in this
country claimed a residence in Texas
lie enlisted at Worcester. Mass, Oc-
tuber 70, 1861. III II Co. 2Sth Mass Inf
ana Wis discharged ut Boston, Mass
Dec. 20, lS64, expiration of service. He
was originally admitted to the Western
Branch, June ., 1907, and transferred tC
the Eastern. May 20. 1906 che tuner
Al Will take place al = o'clock this af-
terno"n ANA Father Michigan VIII Off
Ciate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
Charles Smith,

charles Smith died in the hospital
thursday forenoon. Mr. Smith was
born in Copenhagen. Denmark. Aug. l..
iAj'. lie enlisted at Newport. r. r.,
NOV. Il. 1897. in the United States navy.
snip Constellation, War with Spain, and
was discharged Nov. 16, 1898; re-en-
listed ut Newport. Nov. 90. 1898, and
received his discharge Nov -, 1899.
He was admitted to this Branch from
Boston. Mass. Feb. ,. 1905, and remain
cd Il member up to the time of his
death. The funeral will take place at
o'clock Saturday afternoor and Chap
lain Burragc will officiate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
transferred to Other Branches.

The following members were trans
ferred to other Branches Thursday:
Charles $. Holt, late r Co. 81 Mass.
II. A.. ana a Go. 5th IT, $. Art, to the
Northwestern Branch; James Manning.
late = Co. 18th \. Y. Inf, to the
Mountain Branch; James Murray. late
A 80. 10th ohio cav, 10 the Central
HranCh, Daniel s. Robinson, late Sd
Battery. VI, l.. A., to the Marion
Branch: Horace A. Walter, late q Co,
"a Mas. Int, to the Southern Branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

John ID. Crimmins of New York. who
is i'll ut his summer cottage at Col
lander's Point. Moroton. Conn, passed
an easy night Wednesday and Thurs
day morning was reported to be conf
Portable. A member of his family STAT
ed that Mr.. Crimmins for the last week
has suffered from an acute attack Of
Indigestion Wednesday a slight COM
plication was noticed but this condition
has been relieved and the attending
physician is of the opinion that the
patient will be in normal health short
ly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
DOWIE'S SECRET ROOM
Had Stronghold in His House as
Refuge Against Fancied Enemies.

Chicago, June 21-Wibur G. Voliva
was again on the stand in the Dowie
hearing before Judge Lands in the
federal court today. He described at
length a secret room in the basement
of Dowie's residence in Zion City. The
door Of the room, the witness said was
lined with steel ana entrance to the
chamber was barred by strong locks.
He said that Dowie had told him many
times this chamber had been con-
structed as q refuge. Dowie believed
that members OF the Masonic orders
We're constantly plotting against his
life. Dowie had frequently declared
hi; life to be in constant danger and
insisted that he must have a strong
guard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

". y. Clearwater entertained 4 small
purity of friends Thursday on his launch
Esther.
Tug Florence passed here Yesterday
towing one Of the Eastern Dredging COS.
dredgcs. This drcdge will work between
Augusta and IiallowelI widening and
deepening the channel This boat is q
very up-to-date craft All the mechani-
cal apparatus is arranged To do the work
quickly and satisfactorily. 1t is equipped
throughout with electrical appliances for
lighting ana signals 50 that the work
may be- carried on at night rs we'll us
day. The dredging TINS year VIII be don"
with Il view Of pcrmrnenry. 50 that larg-
rr craft may 90 to Augusta Ut low va
ter with safety. which has not been TN"
case OF late years.
frank Wingatr has placed his new
| l9unrh Florence i'll the krnnchrc !iht
| is Il Very pretty boat aud Will um,;nubt"d-
| Is h- one Of the fastest On the river this
! yelr.
I:rn T"nnry's launch Cohbossee is in
| th, painters hands. She will soon be
fitted with new engines ana placed in
| commission on The RIVER
Frank Hussrll's new launch Marhifra
| arrived Yesterday with Mr.. Euasry, AIR.
T'nmtv. judge Stafford ana crew on
hoard. Til new boat is certainly 4
beauty. Th" hun i; cedar. painted whit"
and UPPER work i; of polished mah"@anv,
u" pleasing; effect Of which is heightened
~ br:r>: nttn.s;s. She is A. feet Ions. ..
beam, lifted with n l. h. p. STANDARD ,
q Hinder engine. INSIDE she is titied out
with everything that makes heating a
pleasure. 81" was built hy Rice Bros.
81 Eat i:nothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
Peter Nelson.

Information has been received in
Camp of the death Of Peter Nelson.
which occurred at Wardsboro. Vt. June
II. Mr.. Nelson was born in Copcnha-
gen, Denmark. Sept. -. 1870 anG was
4 cooper by trade. He enlisted at R0s-
ton. Mass. May IA. 1859. in the United
States navy ship Hartford, and was
discharged at Philadelphia. Pa. Dec.
IL, 1861, ON account of expiration of
term OF service. He was admitted to
this Branch from NewbuIyport, Mass,
Dec rs 1890
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
S. S. Assn. Il: Factory q.

An int resting bah game took place
Wednesday between the Factory team
ana the Sunday School Athletic Assccia
ton. resulting in Il victory Of /, to foi
the Sunday School team. The batting
list was as follows:
Sunday Schonl-;iilhert n. Rurrill l.
WoodmIn III. Tob.y ~ Fix" 81. Rowcl
IS, Smith rf. llnrIin" Ct. Hammond II.
Factnry-il. stone 3b x y. FiShnr Z. NJ
Gasn.r x 3b f.. Srcur IL. G. R"m;ck Ii,
J. Fnllard ~. q. Towlr cf. Gordon RI
Jackson cf.
'rh. is the fourth same that has been
played, each side having won tNo games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Mrs. j. l.. Thomas ana Miss Eta
Robe :t* arc planning to pass The sum
MGR at squirrel Island. ana viii occupy
Squirrel cottage near the spa and
pdStoi'lCr. Miss Roberts will carry q
Inc Of fancy articles for SAL. t. SOUR
rrIit.-s and Mrs. Thomas will attend to
si."inp""illS and chiropody
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

An informal reception rendered
Geo. ". Rurrill. the teacher of the Gram
mar school. Tuesday evening at the
church by the patrons and friends of the
school An elegant gold ring was pre-
scented to Mr.. Burrill. light refreshments;
were served and the evening passed
pleasantly and socially. School will close
this week for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Walter Flagg has retired from the
employ Of the Register ana viii PASS
the summer 1T Ocean Point Mr.
laeG' with son Walter and postmia-
tr'-ss Mis- Edith are in possession Of
their c"ttaaa there ANA look forward
To a Prosperous SEASON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

president Davenport Of The Squirrel
island Association purchased the
james II. Leigh cottage al Squirrel
Island. and having moved the old cot
tag@ some distance away has erected
modern cottage on the Old site.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

The Ladies' Aid OF the Methodist
church will meet this afternoon with
Mrs. +. : Thorme. Highland avenue. 4
fun att"ndanc" is requested. Final ar
rInscmcnt$ will be made for the lawn
rarity to j." held Tues lay evening,
June 70.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Tn" following furloughs were approv-
Ell Thursday: John Ennis. George W.
Davies. John f. ToWne. George G. Dam
forth. William l.. Orcutt Boston.
Mass; Pearl Martin. Lewiston, Me !;
William NJ. Tubin. Augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
John Howard.

John Howard. who was admitted to
this Branch from lfolyoke, Mass. May
%. 1894. died while on furlough to that
city. the 10Th instant Mr.. Howard
was born in ireland. He came t, this
country and served in the civil War in
/ CO., !1St y. Y. Inf. He WAS a car
l,tntr. Hy trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

The directors of the Gardiner Base
ball Association are huslling for play
crS. ANA have already secured Il mum
her of l;"d mon. They are not Vet
ready. however. +" announce the names
Of thosr Who have ::i:;iird. III" team
y i'll pr0babiy ~. completely organized
By Saturday uiaht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

y" doubt July will develop hot
weather that Will compel families t."
buy 4 refrigerator for the sake Of
tc"n"my AMI health. who have 50 FAR
neglected il on account Of the cool
Srrin%. f. Z. Wood would like thesr
orders for a White Mountain. to come
in AS early as convenient To buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

occupy his old pulpit at the Baptist
ch'fch Sunday morning. His many
friends will give him cordial vel
come. He will attend Colby Com
mcnc"ment next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Messrs. George A. sanford Ben Ten
ney. Samuel G. Otis Of Halloween ana
II l.. Rowditch of Augusta VISITED the
Islands on the steamer Gardner
Wednesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
Local Notice.

L0%T-A russell leather pockrthool:
containing n sam of money. probably
lost snlu"tiln" Wednesday. Finder VIII
Er suitably rewarded by returning
.':tnlt4 Ia Elm Hill Dairy Farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Miss Mary !'ii;rlairr and Master
Clarence Elliott knnball left Wcdnr.'-
any fir Northeast Iiarbor whore they
win pass the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Isaac F. Jones and charles Aims
worth. who have been enjoying fur
louShS in New York City, reported for
duty Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Gage W. Russell, who has been in
Portland for several weeks. reported
back At the Branch ThurSday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Miss Beatrice Carey came h"me E''St"r-
dow from Three Rivers Quebec, Wh'r'
she has been attending school a. ~"
I;rsaline convent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
Totiay'S Concert.

Starch storm C,lgtcr' lst timr).
Graham
bN-rturr-''I ing stephen. " II, ethoven
NaltZ"$ 'Slnwor Of Cold" Waldt"ufcl
:, .It ~ iull ~ :. IT Flower WIllar"
Syhr.ti.,chr '''r!" Birds ana tha Brook"
Siults
Fantasia "s:,.C trh i Wits::nd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Terence Mullen, who has been on an
EXTENDED leave of absence to Proyf-
dencr. K. T., reported for duty Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Newcomhe "f New
york are spending part o. their honey
moon with friends here. Mt N"W'"mb'
was formerly a resident of HalloWell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Horace Newenham is back after n very
successful hunt for players for IN" lthl
lowell team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Phillip f. Harrington and Ismond Fl
Goss have returned from furloughs t,
RoSto on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

The report of last nights Trolley
| League meeting and n" S'hedul" ~ ia.'
as adopted will be found on nag" !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Fred Cote left the city yesterday f"r
JNnn. He has been n the employ "f tn
johnson Bros. Shoe 80 for some month
past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

A. s Iuslyn is her" from St. f'ui
Mimi making visit To relatives II
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
NATIONAL HOME.

Charles p. York returned from fur
Tough Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
GARDINER.

Miss Mary u. Hollis arrived from
Bath yesterday and will pass a week
with friends III this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Stephen silk returned Thursday from
q furlough to Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

say-"Individuality.
Jessie +. Carr.
Man OF Ihessaly. McDougal1
Quartet.
Readings
Tier Rival. Eipling
"Betsey and l." Carlton
Miss BENJAMIN
Bass Solo-'Thc Mighty Deep" Jude
DR. Clark.
Presentation Of Gifts.
Ralph n Gordon
FaledictOry-Class Motto,
Sadie l.. Hewitt.
Evening Song, Arranged
Quartet.
Comforting Of DIPLOMAS
Benediction.
tn" class consists of seven members.
Jessie Frances Carr. Blanche Aloha Cor
don, Ralph Newell Gordon. Aida Hay
ward Sadl" Lawrence Hewott. Martha
Benson Thomas and Alice kutht rne
Wentworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Mr.. and Mr.. George Fuller. ir., Ar"
pa sSirg several days NJ HIunf'i
Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

:'.lliptt Wood is visiting his daugh-
ter. Mr.. &. y. kimbIll. ut Northeast
Iiariur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
Comforting Of Diplomas.
Reconciliation,
WINTHROP CENTER

Miss Emma Pike is spending the month
with friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Miss Ada Warren Of Wakefield Mass.
is visiting at n. -. Hamben's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Joseph A. Johnson has returned to
Camp from furlough to Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Why pay 81. 90
for medicine Spaul-
ding Of Hallowell
will sell you for
Z Sc?
A ten-cent Ice
Cream for five cents
az Spauld ! n SIS,
where only pure
Fruit Syrups and
Creams are served
at the fountain.
Spauldings Ex-
tracts are the best,
the prices not one
IN ,c ~ II cO
h"i'' W = ooh wv
cents worth Vanilla
for 25c; 50 cents
! =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Earl s Sanford Of Ercwer is visiting
relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Mary Trrnhl: IF Mechanic Falls is
Visiting; hrr parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

IT, A. IIildreth Of Auburn was in
town Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22

Rev. W. d. Plummer OF camden WILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-22
A HEALTHY Old AGE
OFTENTHE BESTPARTOFLIFE
Help for Women Passing THROUGH
Change OF LffS

Providence has allotted M each at
least seventy years in which to fulfill
our mission in life, and it is generally
our own fault if we die prematurely.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-03-16

THE colossal failure of the so called
first national CO operative cash buyers
union" is even worse than could have
been imagined judged from the receiv-
er's statement. That concern widely
advertised it's per cent preferred stock,
and the statement is made that nearly a
million dollars were paid in for such
stock by farmers. The incident is a
fresh illustration of the gullibility of the
public. Nine times out of ten, persons
will buy shares in an enterprise that
loudly proclaims its ability to pay 7 per
cent or more, and this irrespective of the
mon in the management, nature of the
business or age or thoroughness of the
organization. These same people will
look askance at a truly gilt edge security
that pays only per cent. Experience
is dear teacher, hut it seems to be the
only one that is effective.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-03-16

CORPORATIONS cannot be given immu-
nifty from discriminating evidence fur
hished by corporation officers, when the
latter are called before the grand juries
The officers themselves may be given
immunity as individuals, but they can
not withhold evidence that will tend to
convict the corporation they serve. Cor
porations are the creations of the sover-
eign power and they place themselves
beyond the protection of the constitu-
ton when they commit illegal acts
These are essential points in the ex-
tremely important decision handed down
by the United States supreme court in
the cases involving the paper and tobac-
co combines. This decision is one of
far-reaching significance. 1t strengthens
the hands of the government nightly in
the enforcement of the antitrust laws.