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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-08-24
GOV. DAVIDSON VISITS EDGERTON.
Makes Short Speech from the Carlton
s Hntal

Makes Short Speech from the Carlton
Hotel.
Shortly after $50 o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon an automobile containing Gov.
James 0. Davidson and party wheeled
into town. Although only few hours
notice of his coming was had, an audi
ence of 200 or 800 people assembled to
meet him. The Edgerton band was also
out and entertained the crowd until the
arrival of the party which was delayed
by break down near Deerfield earlier
in the day.
After few moments handshaking the
governor was introduced by L. E. Gettle
and made a 15 minute speech from the
Carlton hotel steps. After recounting
the reforms the republican party had
accomplished, he spoke OF the primary
election law and said he was in favor of
giving it a fair trial He did not believe
that three men could meet in Chicago
and select state ticket referring to the
launching of Lenroot's candidacy by
Senator La Follette) without violating
the spirit of the law. In speaking of
the issues of the present campaign, he
said the reforms demanded were as dear
to him as they ever were and his record
IN the past was the only assurance that
he would continue in the work he could
give. He complained that he had been
mlsrepresented by some of the papers
supporting Lenroot on this matter. In
regard to the charge of being perpet-
ual office seeker, Gov. Davidson said he
was nominated and elected lieutenant
governor against his own wishes and at
and if there was anything in his record
either before or after he has succeeded
to the office of governor, that would lose
him the confidence of his former sup
porters he would like to have them point
1t out. He comes before them now as
candidate for governor on his record and
is willing to leave it to the voters and
abide by the result. His speech was
we'll received and frequently applauded.
"a short time was passed receiving the
people who came up to greet the gov
ernor, after which he bid them good af-
ternoon, mounted his auto and was
again whisked away toward Evansville
where he was billed to speak at clock.
The governors visit in Edgerton was
short but he made good impression on
those who had not before made his &C
quaintance and considered it an honor
to meet the chief executive of the state.
The Reporter is confident that when the
votes of the primary are counted it will
of friends in Edgerton.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-08-24
'The Midnight FLYER. -
tions.

The great third act in The Midnight
Flyer. which comes to Royal hall on
Friday evening, Sept. 7th, shows "The
Adirondack Mountains in Winter" "The
Lonely Telegraph Station" THE Fight
for Life and The Thrilling Railroad
Scene This is said to be one of the
greatest scenes ever attempted on the
American stage.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-08-24
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

FULTON LODGE No. SO F. u A. M. meets
i'll Masonic Hall every 1st and Sd Wednes-
day Of each month.
EDGERTON CHAPTER NO. SO ORDER OF
II Eastern Star holds a regular meeting at
Masonic Hall the second and fourth Tuesday
evening of each month.
POYAL NEIGHBOR LODGE No. 2460 meets
Az in Woodmen Hall the I'd and 4th Wednes-
day evenings of each month.
EDGERTON LODGE No. 146, X. P, meets
~ every Tuesday evening at O'Clock.
EDGERTON CAMP No. 44O, M. w. A. meets
~ in WOOdmen Hall the list and Sd Thursday
evenings of each month.
FDGERTON ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIA-
~ TION meets second Wednesday of each
month
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-08-24
Band Concert Program.


Saturday evening, August "A.
1. Yankee Girl-March.
?. Said Pasha-Operatic selection.
B. Tale of Stroll.
t. Old Kentucky Home-F'antaSie.
). The Preacher and the Bear char.).
g. Valse Rose.
Z. Medley-Remick's Hits.
g. Happy Heinie-March.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-08-24
RAILWAY TIME CARDS.
lHICAGO. MIL WAUKEE d ST. PAUL.
Trains Leave Edgerton Station as Follows

GOING EAST.
NO. 4, daily except Monday...... 80. $50 a. N
No, 49, daily Observation-Disclosures. 49,. 6:58 a. m
No. 49, daily except Sunday. 1901 a. m
No. 8, daily except Sunday. 10 Al a. m
No. 49, daily except Sunday .......... 4:25p. m
No a. Sunday only. 4:4 p. m
No 92 Freight daily ex Sunday IL As a m
No. 81, Freight, Sunday only ...---- 2:5O Ia m
No 1866 Freight except Sunday. 9:39 p. m
GOING WEST.
No, |. Daily Sunday excepted .... 9:39 p. m.
No AZ Daily ..............----. 9:25 o. m
No 81 daily except Sunday .......... 7:17 p m.
No < Daily except Sunday 80. ------ 1 "A p. m.
No 81 daily except Sunday. 1890. II :05 a. m.
No Al Sunday only ......... 0:10 a. M
No. 81. Freight except Sunday. ...... $3.50 p. m.
Nos. / and through trains for all points west
OF Mississippiriver.
j. A. HENDERSON Ticket Agent.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-08-24

bilities in modern stage development and
perfect production in which the limit of
realism is reached. 1t will be at Royal
ball Friday evening, Sept. 7th.
The fall term of Albion academy be-
gins Tuesday October I'd. Prof. Theo-
dore Ringoen has been secured as prn-
cipal and Mrs. Ringoen as preceptress.
There is every promise of large atten-
dance and under the tutorship of the
efficient corps of instructors engaged the
continued success of the academy is as
sured. The catalogue for 1906-19O7 is
being printed and will soon be ready for
distribution.
MIR. Dickinson MacAllister of Chi
cago and Fl. Fl. Clough, who are engaged
in promoting the Madison GAINESVILLE
electric line, were in Edgerton for a
short time Wednesday. Mr.. MacAllister
says the preliminary work is progressing
very satisfactorily. 1t will take some
time to secure the right of-way fran
chises, ETC., but when this is accomplish
ed the construction will be pushed very
rapidly by dividing the line into sections
with separate contractors. He empha-
sizes the statement of Mr.. Clough of a
week ago that it is their purpose to con-
struct frst-class road in every partic-
ular and give service that the people
to be served will be satisfied with. They
promise an equipment of the most mod
ern comforts and convenience. They ex-
pect to see their cars running on this
line before year from this time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
The States Growth.

The progress North Carolina made
in 1900 to 1904 is indicated by a bull
letin issued by the bureau Of the cen
sus Of the department of commerce and
labor. In 1900 the total value
was 1851 1892, 12O. This had increased
in 1904 to $842, 072, 21s, One of the
largest increases was in manufacturing
machinery, tools and implements. This
amounted to $2S.513,456 in 1900 and
SAP. 238.322 in 1904. The value Of live
stock in 1900 was $31, 600 $50, and in
1904, s4S. 65S, 045. The population in
creased from 1,S03,S1 in 1900 to g.
O44, 154 in 1904. OF course, in the
past two years, the ratio of increase in
both values and population has been
greater than in the four years quoted.
1t is a pity that the census reports are
so far behind when issued.-Charlotte
Chronicle
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
The Roosevelt-store AFFAIR.

The public will be Ioath, wif,out
further information, To pass harsh
Judgment upon either the presidep- of
the United States or the former Am
oassador to Austria-HungaFy If both
OF them had carried Out the letter and
spirit OF American institutions, there
would have been no misunderstanding
a5out Archbishop Ireland There are
many who believe that Ambassador
Store would scarcely have sought an
In view OF Mr.. Roosevelt's character
thought he haG been delegated to 40
this by the president. On the other
hand, is it not possible that Mr.. Roose-
welt, in his desire 10 prove his friend
ship for Archbishop Ireland, was will
ing TO stretch a point and make a
personal suggestion to the Vatican?
In vie wof Mr.. Roosevelt's character
istic way of treating multifarious sub
jects-subjects which other presidents
have treated before, embrac-
ing social, domestic, theological, scien-
tific and racial ~ones-does il require
an expanded Imagination to picture
him as regulating the hierarchy In a
matter as Insignificant as the appoint
ment of a cardinal? At any rate. the
episode ic L from which American
presidents and ambassadors may learn
a valuable lesson. Altogether, the in
cident is one of the most significant
and impressive in the history Of Amer
lean diplomacy
Aside from the merit of either the
presidents or Mrs. Storer's case, the
doubt will arise in the mind of the
disinoerested public, as &c whether the
punishment by Notwithstanding,
as it did, public humiliation-was not
severer than Mr.. Storer's alleged Of
Tense, which may, however, be con
strued by Mr.. Roosevelt as a form of
lese Observation-Disclosures Sun
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
Christmas Gifts to Europe.

The Christmas work in the mails
and express cars of this country is
scarcely yet under way, but across-the-
water business has been going OF for
weeks. Theclearing up will take place
in New York today when the last
steamers t reach the other side be-
fore Christmas, will sail. An idea if
the vast amount of Christmas mail
and packages sent abroad may be had
from the fact that three big steam
ships Ire required to carry the last
load These are the Etruria, Of tbe
Cunard Line. which will carry the Irish
mail; the kronprinz Wilhelm, of the
North German Lloyd, which will car
ry the German mail, and the New York
of the American line, which will carry
mail for England and Germany Com
paratively few Christmas articles
come over this way. 1t is the new peo-
pie who have settled here that send
money and gifts n letters to the old
home. Those left across the way are
too poor t send gifts after those who
have come over, or do not think It
their place TO do so,-Chariotte Chrou-
icle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Reduction OF Over 100000 i'm Excess
OF Expenditures Over Receipts
acknowledgements Increase i'm De-
mand for Stamp Supplies.

Washington, December 20.-A reduc-
ton of more than $4,0 0 900, or q SO
per cent. in the excess Of expenditures
over receipts Of the postOffice depart
ment is shown in the annual report of
Edwin G. Madden, third assistant post
master general, which was made pub
lie today. The total port revenue for
the fiscal year of 1906 shows an in
crease of more than SIS, 900. 900 over
that Of 1905, the greatest increase in
n year in abe history of the postal
service. The total receipts from all
sources were s1G7,932, 1872; and the to-
tai expenditures SITS, 449,7 76. The
o deficit, Including losses by bur
glary and fire and through unsolicited
debts, amounted TO SO, 542, 941
An enormous increase in the demand
for stamp supplies. nearly 800, 00O, 900
stamps amounting TO a gain of more
than 10 per cent. over the previous
year, lis a striking Indication Of the
wonderful growth Of postal business
due to the oountry's great prosperity"
Considerable space is devoted in the
report 10 a consideration of second
a mail matter. After discussing the
work of the congressional commission
appointed to consider the question of
second class mail matter, Mr.. Madden
says ID was proposed to meet the stu
alton by the establishment of a rate
OF four cents a pound on second class
matter n remove all present ~restric-
tons. He urges thai what is needed
is an up 70 date workable law, d
law which can be enforced: a law the
terms and Limitations of which will
be plain to -ublishers. to postmasters
and ID the f-nartment"
Mr.. Mad says he is convinced
that an incr- ase in the rate of postage
would ultir ely prove beneficial TO
all, and w I'd not work d~isastrously
as represented"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
MORE STREETS NEEDED.
Imperative Demand That Streets of the
Should be- Opend to the Corporate
Limits.

To the Editor Of The Messenger.
l vas impressed with TIE truth CT
your editorial on the value Of extend
ing the electric car lines and | agree
with you and have subscribed toward
the extension Of both The proposed ex-
tensions, but there is one thing that i
think is more imporan.. than car
lines, and that is ~streets-s1oI strc-ts,
paved streets, macaamized streets, If
we can get them; but at leas. open
streets that can be travelled in every
direction to the city limits. Did It
ever occur 10 you'll wonder if our city
fathers ever thought of it?-that only
three streets running east and west
are open to the city limit as shown
on the official maps Of the city, viz.
Market, Rankin (Red Crosse and Cas-
tie streets; and only one street is ma
cadamized to the city limits and that
only on one side? This is an astonish-
ing statement but it is correct. An
other like it is this; only one street
between Eighteenth and Seventeenth
streets is open and passable from Mar
ket % Castle street How can our city
grow as it should till streets are opend?
And now is the time to open them, be-
fore the land becomes too valuable, and
when opened some Of them in each art
OF town ought to be macadamized
Then the city would build up in all
directions, car lines or no car lines.
Good streets open clear across town are
worth more than car lines.
Respectfully,
w. NJ. Cumming.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
The Way of the MoOnShiner.

The ways of the moonshiner are
pretty much the same everywhere. A
suitable location consists Of a secluded
spot with water in abundance. 1t IS I'M
portant, should he ever be called upon
10 defend a case in court. for the Ques-
ton of the ownership of the lane upon
which the still is located, to be i'll
vOlved in doubt, hence, the moOnshlner
gets as near the line of his OWL land
or the lands he controls as possible The
stills are primitive affairs, and are Of
ten made complete in the neighbor-
hood in which they are operated. With
two or three square yards OF sheet cop
por, the still-maker requires but a Few
hours TO make the "biler." Home
made hogheads are usually used as fer
mentors and the only thing that the
illicit distiller has to send off yander
arter'' is the worm. Being difficult to
secure, the moonshiner prizes his
worm" highly, and that part of the
distillery is usually taken away when
he operator leaves.
In south Georgia and Alabama and
in Florida. where cane "skimmins'
are distilled into a kind Of a rum, pot
stills are A pot still" o N
sists of an ordinary iron wash pot
with a wooden drum made TO fit over
the mouth of it The product of these
stills is called by the natives "p0ttins,"
Such an innocent, commonplace ap-
pliance as an iron tank used with the
Kitchen range to heat water for the
tub. often becomes an important part
of a m~oonshine still. It is laid upon
the ground filed with water, heat is
applied, and the steam thus generated
Is conveyed by pipes to the still contain
ing low-wines or beer.-Netropolitan
Aesazine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
AN INTERESTING CIVIL SUIT.
Mfr. Cumming Sucd for S64 .S6-He
Files Counter Claim for $500 and
Gets the Judgment.
Respectfully,
w. NJ. Cumming.

There was a hearing yesterday before
Justice Bornemann in a civil suit
brought by the Sumter Coffin and
Casket Co. against Mr.. Preston Cum
ming of this city, for the recovery of
$64 sc alleged 20 be due the company
for material furnished Mr. Cumming.
When the case came - trial, Mr.. Cum
ming admitted that he owed the
amount stated, but he filed a counter
claim against the company for $S1, due
him On a hearse which ne shipped to
the Sumter concern. The company ad-
mitted that they had received the
hearse, but claimed that it was not
in the condition that was represented,
and the company expressed its desire
to send the hearse back to Mr.. Cum
ming
After hearing both sides Of the case,
the magistrate decided that n claim
was as valid as the other, and he gave
judgment in favor Of Mr.. Cumming for
$500, the difference in amount be-
tween the two claims, and the Sumter
company was taxed With the costs.
Woodus Ke1um, Esq appeared for
the Caskes company and he gave no
tice Of an appeal.
Mr. Cumming was represented py
his o Preston Cumming, Jr.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
WAGE SCALE ADJUSTED.
A~rbitrators Settle Differences Between
Southern Railway and Machinists.

Washington, December 20.-Alfrcd p.
Thorn, general counsel of the Southern
Railway Company and P. J. Conlcn,
first vice president Of the international
Association of Machinists, two Of the
arbtrators selected to determine the
wage scale to be paid machinists on the
Southern railway, have reached an
agreement without the necessity OF
calling On Judge George Gray, of Della
ware, who was selected as the third
arbitrator. The award reached is as
follows:
THAT the Southern Railway Com.
pany grant to the machinists at al
the shops of the company, except a.
Birmingham and Sheffield. an increase
Of two cents per hour I'VE the pay
such machinists were receiving ON AL
gust 81, 1906: to the machinists at ths
shops at Birmingham and Sheffield
an increase Of one and one-half cent!
per hour, to apprentices at all the shop.
| an increase Of one cent per hour.
The wage scale as fixed by this arbi
tratson is to be effective as of Septem
Der LIST, 1906, and shall remain Il
| force until November 5. 1907.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
Miss Elias of Raleigh Becomes
Bride of Mr.. |. M. Bear.
ceremony Was Performed BY Rabbi
denael~ohnn of This City-Oniy
Friends and Relatives Invited To
"itiae>s the Cercmons-Brid and
Groom Leave On u Trip to Florida
and Cuba.
Special To The Messenger-l

Raleigh, y. G., December i9.-Ay 9
O'Clock this evening at the home of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Elias.
Miss Sadie Elias became the bride of
Mr.. /. ii. Bear of Wilmington, the cere-
mons being impressively performed by
Rabbi Nendelsohnn Of the Jewish
Synagogue in Wilmington. The we'd
ding was witnessed only by relatives
and a few intimate friends of the con-
tracing parties.
The maid OF honor was Miss Clarice
Elias. sister of the bride. and the best
man was Mr.. Henry Bear, of Will
mington. brother OF the groom. These
were the only attendants. AT midnight
after an elegant informal reception.
Air. and Mrs. Bear left on a br.da! trim
70 Florida and Cuba.
The bride is an honor graduate of
Peace Institute. She is Il charming
and beautiful young lady, popular in a
wide circle OF friends. and very much
esteemed for her many attractions of
mind and person.
The groom is one of Wilmingt0n'S
leading business men, and a member
of a family long esteemed in the states
metropolis.
Among those who attended the we'd
ding were the following: Misses Mamie
and Viola Bear, Mrs. S. A. Schloss. Mrs.
S. Mendelsohnn, Messrs. H. c. Bear. I.
|. Bear, E. I. Bear, J. J. Sternberger
and G. Dannebaum of Wilmington;
Mr.. Lionel Well, OF Goldsboro, 31r. and
Mrs. Cohn, of Columbia, S. c., Miss
Cans. of Richmond, and Mr. and Mrs.
H. Danline, of New York; Mrs. Willie
Rosenheim, Mrs. Samuel Israel, Mrs.
S. G.. ROsenbaum and Messrs Phillip NJ.
Grausen and Edward NJ. Camp. all OF
New York; Miss Grace Levy. of Char
lesion, and Miss Gertrude Rosenthal, OF
Baltimore.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
Into HANDS OF A TRUSTEE
Misses DonneIIy and King Turn
Over Their Business.
c. ID. Weeks Esq, Named as Trustee
and he VIII Dispose of the Business
for the Benefit of all the Creditors.
Millinery Firm was Started Little
Over q Year Ago.

Misses Donnelly and King, who for
more than a year past have conducted
an up-to-date millinery establishment
in this city, have not met with the
success that their venture seemed to
merit and yesterday, shortly before
noon, they were compelled to file a
deed of trust, this amounting practi-
caly to an assignment c. D. Weeks,
Esq, is appointed as trustee.
The firm claims that they are in
debted 20 various persons and corpOra-
tons and are unable to meet the de-
mands On them, and desiring an equit-
able distribution Of their property
among their creditors they transfer alb
solutely all their business at 113 Prin-
cess street TO c.. D. Weeks, Esq who
Will with the proceeds pay the costs
in the proceedings, take out the COM
mission due the trustee and pay to w.
J. Bellamy, Esq 5000 for professional
services rendered, and also for any
further service he may render. The
principals also claim a $500 exemption
for each under the law. All the other
money that arises from the sale Of the
stock will be divided pro rata among
the creditors.
The principals in this firm, Miss
Ella Donnelly and Miss Jennie King
have the sympathy Of a large number
OF friends in their present financial
embarrassment. who hope that they
soon may be able to straighcen MAJ
te-s out and resume business
They have been in the business
shortly more than a year, opening first
at Front and Grace, and subsequently
moving. on October 1st last, to their
stand on Princess street.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
THEATENS.
Scarcity of Provisions Added to Scar
city of Fuel.

Minneapolis, Mimi, December IL
Following reports OF fuel famine in the
northwest come reports of a shortage
of food supplies. Railway service has
been interrupted by the cold and bliz-
yards on the western prairies.
A telegram today from a citizens
committee of Ambrose, N. B., to The
Journal is as follows:
Ambrose is without coal and provi-
sions. Twenty cars of fuel and food
in the hands of the railway company
must be brought here by special train
at once in order to relieve the situa-
ton or great suffering will result
"Have wired the general manager Of
the 500 line. but no assurance OF re-
lieving present needs has been Sc
cured
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
DAUGHTERS OF COAFEDERiCY
lnaugurate Plans for Observance
of Lees Birthday.
One HuEdrcdth Anniversary 10 be
More Generally Observed Than For
rer Celebrations Have Been-The
Daughters Elect Officer for the
Year and Transact Other Business.

An enthusiastic meeting OF The
Daughters Of the Confederacy was hell
yesterday afternoon at the ". L. /
arulory and officers for the ensuing
term were elected Committees were
also appointed who are to confer with
the veterans and make arrangeme--s
for the proper celebration OF Gene
Lees birthday, an January 10Th.
1t is the desire and purpose to h&-e
a more general and elaborate observ-
ance this year than ever before. as the
date will be the Tooth anniversary OF
the birth Of the south's greatest leader,
statesman and warrior.
The major-general of the North Car
DINA division of the United Confederate
veterans has urged that there shall be
a general observance and that services
be held at noon, on the 10Th, 30 hat
all the people in the south may De unit
ed at the same time in honorins the
memory of the noble chieftain. 1t is
especially desired. too, that there shall
be general suspension Of business dCT-
ing the hour of the service.
The following ladies were appointed
by the Daughters to confer with the
veterans relative to the celebration:
Mrs. T. H. Bunting, Mrs. L. L. Pritch-
ard, Mrs. Richard Price.
subcommittee to look after differ
ent details Of the observance, such rs
decorations, luncheon for the veterans
arrangement Of program, etc, will %
announced later.
The officers elected for the coming
term were as follows:
President-Mrs. Martin S. willard.
Vice PreSident-Miss Hettie James.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Cuthbert
Martin.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. r w
Hicks.
Treasurer-Mrs. G.. C. Brown.
Registrar-Miss Mary Sanders.
Custorian of Crosses of Honor
Mrs. William Parsley.
Wreath Committee for January-Mrs
Andrew Howell, Mrs. Sol. SternbergcI
and Mrs. W. NJ. Greasy.