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The Ordway new era., 1906-12-14
STANDARD OIL COMPANY.
Commissioner earfieId's Report on the
Investigation.

washinstor.-The annual report OF
Commissioner OF Corporations James
II, Garfield, made public to-day, ue-
votes special attention to the invesu-
cation of transportation of oil and the
operations of the Standard OIL Com
pany.
.During the investigation OF the OIL
Industry" says the report. lit was dis
covered that n very widespread sys-
tenn of railway determinations existed
In favor of the Standard OIL Company
affecting n very large proportion OF tne
country, and resulting substantially In
giving to the Standard Oil Company an
overwhelming advantage In transpor-
.ation in almost all sections OF tne
country; that this system had Deen IN
existence for n number OF years. ana
that largely by virtue Of 1t the Stand
ard had been able to restrict or elm,
mate competition throughout many
parts of the country and thereafter
reap the benefits Of monopoly.
"These railway determinations took
various ferns. often very ingenious in
their nature. and SO skilfully concealed
that their existence was rarely sus
pected, even by the active competitors
Of the Standard, although such compet'
itors knew that in general they were
doing business at disadvantage"
During the fiscal year indictments
containing s.193 counts were returned
by the various grand juries as the re-
suit of this investigation.
"A most striking and important re-
suit Immediately followed the investi
cation of the bureau; the railroads
cancelled substantially all the secret
rates, illegal or improper discrimina
tions, and in many cases the discrim
nations in open rates. The shippers
of oil advise the bureau that for the
first time in years they are now rap
idly obtaining equality in treatment
from the transportation companies. :.
work on the other phases OF the oil
industry, and the Investigations Of the
tobacco, steel. sugar and coal indus
triec are well advanced. SHcial re
ports thereon will be made In due
course. An inquiry into canal and
water transportation has been
started"
The Ordway new era., 1906-12-14
ROOSEVELT AoNoaep.
Awarded Nobel Peace Prize by Nor
weqIan Parliament.

Christiania, Norway.-The Norwe.
gian Parliament Monday conferred the
Nobel peace prize upon President
Roosevelt. The amount of the prize is
S37,127.65.
The American minister, Mr.. Pierce.
In an eloquent speech, thanked Parlla-
nent In the Presidents name. He said
that words were inadequate to express
the deep emotion which he expert
enced at receiving this distinguished
testimonial In behalf OF the President.
who recently cabled that he regarded
the prize as one OF the greatest honors
which any man In any position
throughout the world could receive.
The award, Mr.. Pierce added. would
deeply appeal to the hearts Of the
American people.
Mr.. Pierce then read message from
President Roosevelt expressing his
deep thanks and saying there was no
gift he could appreciate more. The
President also announced that he had
concluded to use the prize to estab-
lish at Washington a permanent indus
trial peace committee with the view OF
maintaining righteous peace In the In
dustrial world. which was as impor-
tant as the maintenance OF peace In
the world of nations. The following is
the text OF President Roosevelts dis
patch:
81 am profoundly gratified and
touched by the signal honor shown me
through your body In comforting on me
the Nobel peace prize. There is no gift
could appreciate more. and wish II
were in my power to fully express my
gratitude. thank you for II and !
thank you In behalf OF the United
States. for what was able to accom-.
plsh was only as the representative OF
the nation of which for the time being
l am President.
After much thought | have con-
cluded that the best and most fitting
way to apply 1t rs fund to establish.
at Washington permanent Industrial
peace committee. The object Will be 10
strive for better and more equitable
relations among my countrymen VINO
are engaged. whether as capitalists or
wage workers. In Industrial and asri,
cultural pursuits. This will carry ous
the purpose of the founder OF the prize.
for in modern life 1t is as important
and righteous to work for the cause OF
Just and righteous peace In the indus
trial world as In the world OF nations
81 again express to you the assurance
of my deep and lasting gratitude ano
appreciation.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Ordway new era., 1906-12-14
U. S. PoST0FF|CE|JAP SCHOOL CASE
WILL TEST SAN FRANCISCO
LAW IN THE COURTS.
SCHOOL BOARD STATEMENT

pACts upon Wnicn u 10 ASKED Tnat
Suit Shall Be Brought Now Under
Consideration by Attorney General
Moody.
San Franclsco.-The Board OF Edu.
cation. through City Attorney Burke.
Friday afternoon submitted to United
States District Attorney Devlin a
statement OF facts bearing upon the
segregation of Japanese children In
separate schools. which 1t is planned
to make the basis of the legal action
that the federal government is to take
under which the Board of Education
made Its ruling.
The statement was Immediately tele-
graphed to Washington, where 1t is ex.
pected that 1t will be considered by
Attorney General Moody.
Following is the boards statement
of facts:
ut is hereby agreed that the follow
ing facts are true:
THAT the United States entered into
an agreement with the empire OF ia
pan. which was concluded November
%. 1894. the ratification OF which was
| ratified by the. Senate with amend.
ments February 8. 1895. and which was
ratified by the President of the United
States February 10. 1896: that ratiiica-
tions were exchanged March 81. 1895.
| and that the treaty was proclaimed
March 81, 1895. which treaty Ii now
| In full force and effect"
Section 1862 OF the political code OF
California provides rs follows:
Trustees shall have the power to
| establish schools for Indian children
and for children OF Mongolian and Chi
nese descent. When such separate
schools are established. Indian. Chi
nese or Mongoiian children must not
be admitted into any other school. ex-
cept In kindergartens at the age OF
| four"
October IL, 1906. the Board Of Edu-
cation OF San Francisco adopted the
following resolution:
Resolved, that In accordance with
article !, section 1862 OF the school
law OF California. principals are
hereby directed to send all Chinese.
Japanese and Korean children to the
Oriental public school on and after
October 10, 1906"
The document then states that a
separate school should be established
for Orientals. which is conducted In all
respects as are other public schools OF
the same grade. that trustworthy and
competent teachers are in charge and
that the same educational privileges,
rights and advantages are offered the
| Oriental children as are afforded the
children of all other public schools.
The statement sets forth that at the
time OF the passage OF this resolution
there were ninety-three Japanese chill
dren in attendance at the several pub
lie schools, thirteen of which were be-
tween the age of six and twenty-one
years OF age. The admission Is made
that the children of all other foreign
parentage, other than Oriental. are not
segregated in separate schools.
| The United States is asked to join
in this statement of facts for the pur.
pose of enforcing SO far as 1t mas
power to do, its obligations to the en-
pire of Japan arising from said treaty
and of securing to the children OF Jap,
anese descent the same educational
advantages as are given to children OF
European parentage.
The Ordway new era., 1906-12-14
INTERNAL REVENUES.
Free Alcohol Bill Discussed In Annual
statistical Report.

washington.-Out of the total re-
ceipts in internal revenues Of $249. 1o2.-
.73S for the past fiscal year. according
to the annual report Of Commissioners
Of Internal Revenue John w. Yerkes'
there was collected from the tax on
distilled spirits $136,965,911; on fer
mented liquors, $54.651. $50; ON to
bacco, S4s,422,997.
The taxes collected on tobacco for
the larger part come from the manu-.
factured article in the form Of cigars
and cigarettes. OF the former, the re-
port shows s.070,672.64s were sold,
while 3.7s2, ,7Ss.ss3 cigarettes were
taxed. "a
The net increase IN collections from
|cieaxp and cigarettee waa e1,441.ed1.
q compared With the ptevtous heeAl
yeafs md ~ increase hom tobacco
ssl a1s8 ~ ea.aao. .la% The tossl
The Ordway new era., 1906-12-14
shaw win Buy Bonds.

Washington.-By buying $4,000, 900
worth Of bonds and depositing another;
ten millions in banks in the larger
cities OF the East, Middle West and the
South, Secretary Shaw expects to give
relief to the stringency In the money
market. The secretary says the bless
ings Of prosperity have caused The
tightness by opening new and widen
ing old channels for Investment. "
The Ordway new era., 1906-12-14
Higher saiarIss.

Washington. ~ Representatives I4ys
inest6n Of Georgia stated during 4o
coarse Of : upeech IN the House Mont
day that he understood the preeldsGp
would send 1 special message y oeS
|eress IN tew dAys recomnsndinE
fWenty-per 0ent. inoroaoe n ~ ~ y
Axass q IN Bovsrnnsnt s e
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Items Of General Interest Re-
cieved from all Over
the State.
AS TO ROCKEFELLERs MONEY
Oil King Has Now No Connection
With Education Board.
President Plantz. of Lawrence Uni
versity, Makes a Few Conn
ments on That Matter.

Appleton, Wis. Dec. 11.-President
Samuel Plantz, of Lawrence university,
made statement in which he cOrrects
statements recently appearing in pub
lie print with reference to the gift OF
$4,000 to Lawrence university from
the general education board founded
by John D. Rockefeller. President
Plantz, in his statement, states that
Rockefeller has now no connection
whatever with the general education
board. "He does not attend it's meet
ings, he does not counsel with it, and
has nothing whatever to- say about the
distribution of it's funds" he says, and
continuing says:
THAT accepting contribution from
the general board of education would
compromise freedom Of speech in an
institution of learning is gratuitous af-
firmatiOn. Mr.. Rockefeller has given
Yale and Harvard million each, but
whose professors have spoken more
freely on economic questions He
also refers in the same to Chicago uni
versity professors. Touching upon the
subject OF ''tained money President
PlantZ said it was not at all clear to
him that ROckefellr's money deserves
any such characterization. cit is the
motive which taints money" said
PlantZ
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14

The public in genera ;tlI 4.Ic savers
in particular should be warned of the
danger and folly of rolling on Il bar
rel the bodies of apparently drowned
persons. This process has never yet
helped to resuscitate though it has
undoubtedly killed many, half drown
ed persons. The idea that it pumps
OUT the water is entirely falla-
cious. In the first place, no water
enters the lungs of a drowned man
till he has been absolutely dead for
many hours. In the second, the re-
moval of water from the stomach is
quite a secondary consideration COM
pared with the Importance of re-estab-
fishing the action of heart and lungs,
and rolling body on barrel is about
the surest way of preventing both
heart and lungs from reSuming their
normal functions. Al tifcial expansion
and contraction of the chest by alter
nately stretching the arms above the
head and COMPRISING the chest with
them is the correct first aid to the ap.
parently drowned, but never can roll
ing on barrel be anything but dele
terious.-New York Times
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Sir Walter ScOtt's First Brief.


Sir Walter Scott had his share of the
usual curious experiences shortly after
being called to the bar. His first APP
pearance as counsel in criminal court
was at Jedburgh assizes in 1893 when
he successfully defended a veteran
poacher. you're lucky scoundrel,"
Scott whispered to his client when the
verdict was given. I'm just O your
mind,'' returned the latter, land I'll
send you q maukin ii. e., a hare) the
morn, man." LOckhart, who narrates
the incident, omits to add whether the
maukin duly reached Scott, but no
doubt it did. On another occasion Scott
housebreaker, but the culprit, grateful
for his cOunSeFs eXertiOns, gave him, in
lieu of the orthodox fee, which he was
unable to pay, this piece Of advice, to
the value of which he fhe housebreak-
err could professionally attest: First,
never to have a large watchdog out Of
doors, but to keep little yelping ter
rier within, and, secondly. to put no
trust in nice, clever, gimcrack locks,
but to pin his faith to a huge old heavy
one with rusty key. Scott long re-
membered this incident and thirty
years later, at judges dinner at Jed
burgh, he recalled it in this impromptu
rhyme:
Yelping terrier, rusty key,
Was Walter Scott best Jeddart fee.
Westminster Gazette.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
CHURCH FLOOR SINKS
Several Persons Injured in the Panic
That Ensues While attending
Funeral.

Kenosha, Wis, Dec. 7.-Several
persons were injured during panic in
the Methodist church in the village of
Wilmot in this county, caused by the
floor Of the church sinking four inches
funeral and just after the Rev. Will
Jams began his sermon the people no
ticed that the floor was sinking.
There was an immediate rush for the
doors and several people were trampled
upon and injured. Rev. Williams re-
manned by the casket and after little
the excitement subsidized. The coffin
was hurriedly taken from the church
and the remainder of the service was
held at the grave.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
A Leopard Collar.

"a leopard collar" he said, taking up
a dog collar studded with sharp spikes
three inches long. Fitting the collar on
his dog, he resumed: "This piece Of
armor-for that is what it is-illus-
trates an oddly of the Himalayas-
namely, the fondness Of the Hima-
layan leopard for dog flesh. In the
Himalayas last year l found that all
dogs wore these murderous looking
spiked collars. The explanation was
that the Himalayan leopards conducted
an unceasing dog hunt, and that in at
lacking dog thes always fell upon his
neck. This collar with it's sharp spikes
is a great protection. 1t has saved
many dog from hungry leopard.
Often in the Himalayas a dog comes
trotting home safe and sound, though
with smears of blood and yellow hairs
upon his collar spikes"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Scared Both of Them.

When Mr. Justice Maule was on the
bench a bullying counsel was one day
browbeating an elderly female wit
ness in case before him. Having
badgered her into state of utter
speechlessness, the lawyer appealed to
the judge to make her answer his ques-
tons. "Why do you not answer, mad
amp asked the judge. Because, my
lord, he scares me So" replied the
trembling woman. $50 does he me,
ma'am," said the judge.-Law Notes.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Ask More Money for Capitol.

Madison, Wis. Dec. S.-Tbe state
commission having charge Of the cree
ton of the new state capitol for Wis
consin has decided that the limit Of
40 cents q cubic foot, fixed by the
law providing for the new state house,
is too low, and has decided to ask
the legislature at the session begin
ming next month to increase the limit
Of cost to at least IS cents per cubic
foot If the recommendations Of the
commission are followed the new cap
itol will cost about S5,OOO,OOO.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Women as Travellers.

As matter of genuine fact women,
in nine cases out of ten, are better
travellers than men are. To begin
with, if not so stodgily accurate, al
though that by no manner of means
follows, they are more fluent in mod
ern languages. They chatter in them,
say the male things. Ergo, they are
the more colloquial. the reader to cir
cumvent the wiles and eXtortions of
kellner or of garcon.-London Gentle
woman.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Inspect State Buildings.

Madison, Wis, Dec S.-Governor
Davidson has appointed Senator James
II. Noble Of Eau Claire and Assem-
blyman Lorenzo n. Clausen of Wash
burn and fillmore T. Elver of Madison
as the legislative committee to make
the regular biennial inspection of the
state charitable and penal institutions
Messrs. Noble and Clausen are Repub-
leans and were members Of the legis-
lature at the regular and special ses-
sions. Mr.. Elver is a Democrat and
was elected last month to represent
the Madison district. The committee
two years ago consisted of Senator
Johnson of Surfing and B. S. Potter Of
West Bend. Mr.. Potter is the only
one Of the three to be returned to the
legislature
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Atlantic BillOyvs.

The authorities of the United States
photographic bureau have endeavored
to ascertain the size of the Atlantic
waves. From careful observations
they learn that in height the waves
usually average about thirty feet, but
in rough weather they attain from
forty to forty eight feet. In storms
they are often from 500 to 600 feet
long and continue to move about ten or
eleven seconds. while the longest yet
known measured half Il mile and did
not exhaust itself for twenty-three sec
OndS
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
A MiracuIoss Cure

The following statement by Ell. M
Adams and wife, Henrietta, Pa, will in
terest parents and others: "a miraculous
cure has taken place in our home. Our
child had eczema years and was pro
nounced incurable, when we read about
Electric Bitters, and concluded to try it.
Before the second bottle was all taken
we noticed change for the better, and
after taking seven bottles he was com.
pletely cured" It's the up-to- date blood
medicine and body building tonic. Guar
anteed. SOC and $1OO at FL. J. Stangrs
drug store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
A Wesferu Wonder

There's Hill at Bowie. Tex, that's
twice as big as last year. This wonder
is W. L. Hill, who from weight of 80
pounds has grown to over 1870 He says:
II suffered with terrible cough, and
doctors gave me up to die of Consump-
ton. [ was reduced to 80 pounds, when
| began taking DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
Now, after taking II bottles, | have more
than doubled il weight and am COM
pletely cured" Only sure cough and
cold cure. Guar teed by 81. j. Stangl,
druggist SOC and Sl00. Trial bottles
free.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Funeral of Bishop Seymour.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 11.-The fu-
neral of Bishop Seymour of the Spring
field diocese Of the Episcopal church,
took place from st. Pauls pro-cathe-
dral and was attended by most of the
clergy of the diocese, state, federal
and city officials and large number
of parishioners. Requiem high mass
was celebrated, with Bishop Coad-
jntator Edward A. Osborne as cele-
brant.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Cannot Dance; Sues Road.

Lacrosse, Wis, Dec. 7.-Because
she can no longer dance Miss Lettc
May Rowley has recovered $4,000
from the st. Paul railroad A fast
freight thundered past the station plat
form where she was waiting and
caused heavy truck to run down an
incline. The truck ran into the 1--ain
and was hurled back toward the depot
building. knocking Miss Rowley over
a stove and injured her knee.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Public Speaker Interrupted

Public speakers are frequently inter
rupted by people coughing This would
not happen if Foley's Honey and Tar
were taken, as it cures coughs and colds
and prevents pneumonia and consump-
ton. The genuine contains no opiates
and is in a yellow package. H. j. Stangl
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Long Tennessee Fight

For twenty years W. L. Rawls, of
Bells, Tenn, fought nasal catarrh. He
writes: "The swelling and soreness in
side my nose was fearful, till I began ap-
plying Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the
sore surface; this caused the soreness
and swelling to disappear, never to re-
turn" Best salve in existence. 25c at
Ell. j. Stangl's drug store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
A Good Dog.

what kind of a dog is that?" asked
the inquisitive man.
Il dunno jes' what kind of a dog he
is,' answered Mr. Erastus Pinkley,
"but he's got good stock in i'm. Dat
dog is so many kinds of dog dat dars
got to be good dog somewhere y
Washington Star.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Comforting.

Old Croakybo-I think we'd better
have the passage and staircase repa-
pered while I'm laid up, Mrs. Grimage.
Mrs. G. (his housekeeper)-Lor', sir;
'adn't yer better wait and see COW We
goes on fust? Them collins do make
such work with staircase wallpapers
Smiles.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Making Progress.

Have the detectives got any clew
yet?' inquired the reporter.
II don't know said the woman
whose house had been robbed. my
husband says they have got hypothe-
sis. That's about the same thing, isn't
tT'-Indianapolis News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
DR.. Eaton TO Return 70 Repoit

Beloit Wis, Dec. 1O.-WOrd is re-
ceived here from st. Jonnsbury, VT.
that Rev. E. d. Eaton has resigned as
pastor of the First Congregational
church in that city and indications are
now that he will soon return to A1eloit
and again become president of Beloit
college
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Pleasant Punishment,

Pastor-I hear that the lightning
struck your house, Hohenbauer. That
is punishment for your wickedness.
Peasant-Well, sir, it's a punishment I
wouldn't mind having again, for I got
1000 marks insurance from it-Lustige
Batter.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Wisconsin Tobacco Growers

Madison, Wis, Dec. 1.-Two hun
dred delegates were present at the
opening of the sixth annual. convea-
ton Of the Wisconsin Tobacco Growers
and Dealers association. A commit
tee on legislation was appointed to re-
port later
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Passed Examination Successfully

James Donahue, New Britain, Conn,
writes: II tried several kidney remedies,
and was treated by our best physicians
for diabetes, but did not improve until
took Foley's Kidney Cure. After the
second bottle showed improvement,
and five bottles cured me completely. I
have since passed a rigid examination
for life insurance" Foley's Kidney Cure
cures back ache and all forms of kidney
and bladder trouble.-H. J. Stangl.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Notice to our customers

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug law, as it
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend it as safe
remedy for children and adults.-H. j.
Stangl.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-12-14
Danger i'm Asking Advice

When you have cough or cold do
not ask some one what is good for it, as
there is danger in taking some unknown
preparation. Foley's Honey and Tar
cures coughs, colds and prevents pneu-
monia. The genuine is in a yellow
package. Refuse substitutes, = Ell. j.
Stangl