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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31

ATTORNEY GENERAL HADLEY OF MISSOURI
company. charging conspiracy. has
made his report to the court.
His findings hold that the Standard.
Waters-Pierce and Republic Oil COM
panies entered into an agreement to
control prices of oil. He recommends
that their charters be revoked and
that they be ousted from the state
Suit Filed Two Years Ago.
Attorney General Hadley filed the
suit in the supreme court two years
ago, charging that the Standard Oil
company, the Waters-Pierce Oil COM
pany. and the Republic Oil company
were in trust and We're parties to a
conspiracy to control the price of oil
and petroleum products in Missouri,
and to limit and prevent competition
in the oil business.
Judge Anthony, of Fredericton.
Mo-, was appointed by the supreme
court to take testimony and report his
findings to the court More than Il
year has been occupied in the taking
of the testimony, witnesses having
been examined in New York, ST. Louis
and other cities. In his report to the
court. Judge Anthony reviews in de.
tail the testimony showing the organ
iZatiOn and conduct of the companies.
Entered into an Agreement.
He reports to the court that the evil
dence shows that in 1901, the Stand
ard Waters-Pierce and Republic Oil
companies entered into an agreement,
which continued to exist up to the
time of the filing of the suit, for the
purpose of fixing and controlling the
prices to be paid by retail dealers and
others in Missouri for the products Of
petroleum. and to limit and prevent
competition in the business of buying
and selling oil.
The report says that i'll pursuance
of the agreement the oil companies
prevented competition among them,
selves and others in Missouri, securing
control of 90 per cent of tire oil bust
ness, depriving the people Of free, full
and wholesome competition; that the
oil companies misled the public into
tie DcIel tudt tlIt.V NCIC SCpdI dtc
distinct corporations. when, in fact.
the agreement made them one cor
poration.
Sustains Hadfey's Contentious.
The findings of the commissioners
sustained in toto the contentious of At
torney General Hadley in the petition
filed with the court two years ago.
The report of Commissioner Anthony
will now be reviewed by the supreme
court If the report should be af-
firmed and the findings of the commits
sioner adopted by the court, the court
would then have power to take from
the Waters-Pierce Oil company. which
is Missouri corporation, its franchise
rights as corporation. With regar'l
to the Standard and Republic com
panies, both of which are foreign cor
porations. the court would have power
to cancel their right to do business in
Missouri. The court may impose fines
on the defendants.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31
SIG New Templeton Seamless
Administer Raven Rugs


You can buy your new spring suit, jack
ct or separate skirt at the Big Store at
unheard of savings. Great reductions
throughout the entire Ready Wear
Department. "a late spring and too
much stock" We mention two specials
showing the reductions in all our ready
to-wear section.
1000 Women's Atwood Skirts
nicely made. some trimmed with but
tons, all deliberately plated. These
skirts we're made for US to sell at IS so
A great bargain at $40.
$1,000 and $500
Women's all-wool Spring Suits; they
come in black, greye, blres and tans.
This is chance to supply yourself
with high grade garments at away un
der regular prices. Special price s49S
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31
Mrs. Ella Farman Pratt Dead.

Concord, n. H.. May 24.-News
reached this city Of the death at
Warner. of Mrs. Ella Farman Pratt.
author of books for young people For
many years Mrs Pratt was editor OF
Wide Awake. She was 64 years Of
age.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31
Council Backs Mayor Busse.

Chicago, May 2S.--The city council
has approved the appointments of May.
or Busse to take the places of the dis
charged members of the board of edu.
cation.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31
A Popularity of Criminals.

Policemen. in spite of their trouble
in solving what appear to be more or
less simple problems, are fond Of as
sorting that the ordinary criminal be-
trays an amazing lack or originality.
In support of this they point out that
when criminal is arrested after do
ing one stretch" the second charge
against him is generally for the same
sort of crime. They explain this by
saying that each failure or each loss
shows the ''crook" some point of which
he had been ignorant, and it is easy
for him to convince himself that next
time he will avoid that mistake and
be successful When he fails and is ar
rested the law shows him just where
he bungled, and the gamblers love of
taking a chance urges him to try his
luck at the old game once more. Then
there is also always to be considered
the unconscious and gritty" determi-
nation to make a success of the thing
anyhow.-New York Tribune.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31

came. There was no struggle - no
pain. Mrs. Mckinley never knew or
the efforts made for days to prolonS
her life. nor Of the sOlicitOus hope
against hope of her sister and other
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31
$1,000 and $1,000
Graduation Necessities a Speciality.

Outfits for June brides, at popular
prices. All the newest weaves and quail
sheer, soft, clinging white and
colored materials. Beautiful ribbons,
laces, embroideries, gloves and hosiery,
any quantity and very large stock to So
lect from.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31
Poetry With a Sting In Il.

On one occasion when William Ham
ilton Hayne was visiting Samuel Min
turn Peck at the latter's home In Tus-
kaloosa the two poets strolled into the
woods and paused to rest beneath the
shadows of the pines.
Here are your favorite pines,
Hayne," said Peck Lets dream q
few poems beneath them"
The languid summer day had it's eff
Sect on them, and they were soon snor-
ing and dreaming away
But suddenly both awoke and both
started down the home road at top
speed, shouting as they ran.
An army of yellow jackets had dis
covered them, and, not being partial
to poetry, had forcibly and feelingly
resented it's intrusion on their domain
Later, at supper, Peck asked:
did you make poem, HayneT
mo- was the meek reply. II made
a poultice!"
$50 did l." said Peck.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31
alag Day i'm wisconsin.

Madison, Wis. May Ex-Governor
Davidson has issued a proclamation
designating June IA as Flag Day.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31
Former Senator Patton Dead

Grand Rapids. Mich. May 25.-For-
mer United States Senator John Pat
ton is dead of typhoid fever.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31
PRESBYTERIANS ADJOURN
Expression on Teetotaiism Is One OF
the Final Transactions of the
Assembly.

Columbus, O., May 25.-The 10th
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church concluded its work, crowdins
into the two last sessions vast
amount Of routine business much of
which was of great Importance to the
church. and adjourned sine die There
was no renewal, as had been expect
ell, Of the temperance controversy. On
the contrary the report of the perma,
nent committee on temperance was ac
copied without debate or dissenting
vote.
Rev. Dr.. f. K. Worrell. one Of tho
field secretaries of the committee,
spoke of the work which the commit
tee had done and declared there was
no desire Or purpose to antagoniZe the
Anti-SaloOn League; that both organ
izatiOns had their own spheres of use
fulness and that they would endeavor
to cooperate. On the general subject
of temperance work the assembly
adopted this resolutions: 1.-The assem-
bly, expresses its hearty approval Of
all temperance organizations. of what
ever name. and their labors in oppo-
sitiOn to the giant evil of intemper
ance.' The assembly decided to meet
next year in Kansas City. Mo.
Presidential Party Is Muddy.
Washington, May 2S.-A badly mud
despatched party at the head of which
was President Roosevelt got off car
of the Washington. Alexandria and
Mount Vernon electric railway here
shortly before Is D. m. They had been
on Il visit to Mount Vernon. part Of
the trip being by horseback and had
been caught in a heavy shower. The
other members Of the party were Mrs.
Roosevelt. Ethel Roosevelt. POstmaS-
ter General Meyer and Captain FitZ-
hugh Lee. one of the presidents mill
tary aides. 1t was rough rider trip.
Damaging Storm in Indiana.
Indianapolis, Ind, May 2S.-A Sc
we're wind and electrical storm did
much damage in different parts of the
state. At North Vernon one dwelling
was demolished and several roofs
were blown away. At Hammond John
Hansen was killed by lightning. Bios
sons were stripped from the trees by
hail and wire communication was in
terrupted. The oil refinery at Grit
fifth was struck by lightning. At
Rensselaer, several houses were blown
down. Joseph Woman was severely
injured
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-05-31
TT. G.. ANDERSON,
K. F. D. Nos. Cambridge, Wis.
A Positive
CURE
EIy's Cream Balm!
is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.

IS quickly dDS0Iuous
Gives Relief at Once.
It cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased mem.
brane. 1t cures Ca
tarrh and driv Q
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses OF
Taste and Smell. T
gists or by mail ; II
E1v Brothers. Sc w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08
Negro Desperad0s Rounded Up

Sheriff Kirk, on Saturday morning.
received a telegram from Baltin,nrc,
informing him that north bound
freight ON the F.. Il. & W. r. X. had
been captured BY five armed negroes,
who had forced the crew into the ca
booSc The conductor threw off n
note at a signal tower, the content, OF
which were wired to Baltimore
Sheriff Kirk acted promptly aud
gathered a number OF deputies, in
Guiding George White, Jacob Biddle,
William Rambo, Taylor McKenney,
George Hayter, Ellis Lang and others
and waited for the arrival OF the
freight The negroes were on the
eighth car OF the train, which came to
a stop near the cannery. The negroes
car and made hostile demonstrations
Taylor McKenney, who was threat
encd by three oi them, fired gun,
which he carried, the charge entering
the leg oi George Bradshaw, OF Phia
dclphia, just back OF the knee, intlict
ing very ugly wound. One OF the
negroes ran across a field and got
upon the porch OF Miss Rosa Letters
residence on West High street, but
was caught by pursuers. The negroes
were landed in Jail, and four revolvers
and razor were taken from them.
1t was learned that the negroes had
found two foreigners on the train,
whom they robbed OF S, and drove
them off, firing upon them as they left
a bullet passing through the leg OF
one OF the foreigners, who are said to
have been Italians This occurred
near the water bridge" over Mill
Creek, near Principle
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08
Elkton High School

The schools Throughout the county
closed on Friday, and the final cNer-
cises at the several high schools, the
programs for which were published
last week, were held on the dates Sc
lectcd. Vt the Cecil County High
School, Elkton, Glass Day exercises
were held ON Friday evening, i'll the
Assembly Room, which was crowded
with pupils and friends OF the grad
uateS. The program was highly anus
ing, embracing the history OF the
class, conicrring OF presents and happy
hits on scholars and teachers. The
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08
Will Of John Ward Davis

H. Il, W.. 81 i'.'l war" 'ayiN' !atc
~ -, III; H., '>t N ,,>'IItl, iI, near otc'tnn
M''' r'Ju N'"''!"!; ,, Nl"y = was ADMITTED
,',,.i'., ~ p,'""'r p:'' @" 'n''fnHay IN the Or
I''%,> N",I -,
o"!'r t"r NlII' caGh "i MS three
I'n> : '''' i 'ar''i' ana ms wv" grand
NiIuS'''TiI' en- rT'"c'> NarG I'avi: and
;,l M"IH EIIrn DAVIS daughters OF VIII
,i"',I y, Jaws are Iclt farm between
'''"i' >''"rT ana snare allkr: he old
r>t son. J"hM Ward DAYS. Jr" re
:'N'H H' 900 III c%>h III addition to the
arm ana inc phiailc' OF the rcai and
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08
Biz Damage Verdict

In the case OF Price VS.. the McCall's
Ferry Power Company, mention OF
which was made in the WHIG last
week. as being on trial in the Talbot
county Court, at Easton, a verdict was
rendered on Tuesday for $I2.5oo in
favor OF Price. This is the largest
amount ever given in a damage suit on
the Eastern Shore. Prior to this case,
$4,000 was the record verdict for
this amount having been rendered in
the Allen case in which Albert Con
stable, Jr., was the leading counsel.
Omar d. Crothers, OF Elkton, was in
charge OF Prices case, assisted by
George Joseph Seth and J. Harry Gov
ington, of Easton l.. NJ. Haines. OF
Elkton, W. L. Marburg and Mr., Cos
nell OF Baltimore, and Col. J. c. Null
likin, of Easton, represented the Nc
Calls Ferry Power Company
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08
COMMENCEMENT IN THE SCHOOLS

urged the graduates to have faith i'll
themselves and in mankind to cling to
ideals and make Conscience the guide
OF their conduct through lie. Presi-
dent Blake then conferred the di-
plomaS, alter some helpful suggestions
to the graduates Principal Evans,
who rctircs from the school to en-
gage in the study OF law, gave a brief
and feeling valedictory address, and
the exercises closed with the Bcnedic-
ton, given by Rev. John McElmoyle
The ESSAYS and orations were all well
thought out and admirably delivered,
and some were OF exceptional merit
Altogether the exercises were among
the most pleasing ever held in the
history oi the school, as was testified
Ey the large audience which filled the
spacious hall
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08
The G.. & D. Canal

The annual meeting OF the Chesa-
pcake and Delaware Canal was held i'll
Philadelphia on Monday at the office
Of the company, s2S Walnut street,
The old board of directors was re-
elected and Frank l.. Neall, president
and c. l.. Nicholson secretary and
treasurer, were retained in office The
report of the treasurer showed the net
earnings for the year ending May 81,
to have been $I45,6o4, decrease OF
$I6,3I7 compared with the preceding
twelve months. The decrease was ac-
counted for in the main by the clos
ing down OF the canal for two months
last winter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08
Bird POiSOnerS Warned

a prominent farmer OF the Barks-
dale section while in Elkton on Thurs
day, in conversation with a represen-
tative of the WHIG. complained that
some person in that vicinity was kill
ing the birds by strewing poisoned
corn over the ground, and stated that
every effort would be made to detect
the guilty party and have the full pen
atty OF the law, a fine OF $780, imposed
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08
Deaths
JULIA EMM\ HROk.\W.

Communicated
Julia Emma Brokaw. youngest child
of Cornelius l.. and CaSSandra X. Bro
k&w, OF near Rock Church. Cecil county.
died on Thursday night. at O. 80. from a
complication OF diseases. Miss Brokaw
was taken III with typhoid fever. from
winch she began /" recover. but COM
pl1catons OF kidney and heart trouble
n,,.l.. oa" or5 da.n;, ~; ~" w., ",:"t wv
able physicians. She was unable To-
rally.
! tcr taking off at this age. She being
II her tWcnty-t"urth year, is seemingly
most untmcly. Possessed, a> she was,
ol warm hearted disposition. she
naturally drew to her host oi friends.
and all whom will deeply mourn her
loss Her home lie was above re-
~ ,,, '",,'' ,, ana uiI' aI"nc can neal the
wa, devoted daughter, loving SIS
ter. consistent church-workcr and
church member. and InyaI friend and
withal one VII" will be greatly missed.
Her funeral will be held ON Monday
afternoon. at o'clock. services in
Rock Church: ntcrmcnt in Sharp', =,
Ntl'tlG'!, near fa,r I'M Relatives
,,pc c,.,,>.,.,. =. ,,,.,,,,
MN'0' ; ''.Nr'' l. MI W.
Mrs Mudd. wife oi Congressman
Sydney f. AIudd. died at her home at
La Plata. Md. ON Mondat. aped is
years
Mrs. Mudd cnioycd the distinction
trnnial Expo>itinn in Ph,IadrInhia in
1870. Is the most beautiful woman in
tb,. I'uit,d S,,,,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08
ROBERT II. STEWRAT.

Mrs. Hannah Wilson sustained
severe injuries on Monday by falling
down a flight OF stairs backwards at
her home on Bridge street. She is
reported to be recovering from her
hurts, which were very painful
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08

Warrants were drawn on the Treas
urcr for the payment oi tn eiollowing
bills:
VIM. Hall, $S75; VIM. Willin, $I.25;
George Brown. 81 90; +. Waller, 81 90;
Frank Denny. $Ioo; VIM. Rambo, 81 I;
John X. Hogg. SI4 Charles Lee Car
ter. $I2; Joseph Pierson, $I4; Charles
5. Bouldcn, $I4; Cadmus Price, haul
ing. S., 80; c. s. Boulder, hauling, SI75;
The Appeal, printing, $S.32; The Cecil
Wing Publishing Co. $500.
Resolved, That the bailitf be in
Structed to have the trees trimmed
along the sidewalks OF the town where
they interfere with the proper lighting
OF the streets or the proper use there
OF by the public.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-06-08
ElktOn Town Council

Elkton Town Council met in regular
session on Wednesday, June ;, at s p.
M Present, W. II. Mackall. O. C..
Giles, George McQuilkin. H. NJ Tay-
lor and John II. Terrell. Treasurer and
Railjit Minutes oi last meeting read
and approved.
The Treasurer reported;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
Isle of Beng Bong" Thursday.

IN commenting on the appearance in
Syracuse, y. ~, Of +. {. Whitney's
sparkling musical surprise, The Isle
OF Bong Bong" the Daily Journal of
That city says. The Isle Of Bong
Bong" il another one Of Gus Sohlke's
Pony musical cXtravaganzas For
an idle hour in 4 tropical isle il is
pleasant ana suSary, with its typical
ballad ~ tWp. its funny German.
heavy Oriental With il bass voice. al
telnattd fairy tale. and above all its
busy rony ballet. That is where Gus
Sohlkr comes in. He can make Il
chorus come On ana leave the stage in
mere new positions than any other
man that II staging musical comedies.
As for III company. there is one old
friend FROM clint n-nati." John W.
fanSoEe 81 Prime" of Pilscn fame. He
II very much ike ana Very much
lH5ed. There il also the exquisite
prlna donha solhrctte. Doris Good
win; E'ir"G; Iuussing, the beautiful
r"ltrtlt"; Forrest Huff. the. noted
baritone; Walter Ware. Una sweet
voiced tenor. ANA many others equally
WITT kn".ln i'll TIL. musical comedy
'fih Tho $50 uf Bong Bong" with
We same great cast Will be soon Ut the
Opera House tomorrow evening. Seats
nov selling. Prices 5Oc to $I.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
ABOUT BABY
Mothers Should Ask Their Physician
What Food to Use.

When it is necessary to Weln the
baby. til" physician should always br
consulted as to what food To usr.
The physician most certainly will
advise against the use Of condensed
milk, or cows milk alone. although he
will quite likely advise the use Of what
is called modified milk.
The chances are that he Will pre-
scribe JuStfood, which, when prepared
according to the simple directions ac-
componyng the package. modities
COWS milk in exactly the way that
would be recommended BY leading
physicians.
Justfood is 81 delicate and 50 easily
absorbed that the baby always keeps
il down making it unnecessary To
use lime water or medicine.
It il. tor. 4 most economical food,
costing. prepared for use. less than H..
meal for little babies. sold BY drug
gists SOC. $100, s1.5O. ASK your ply
stefan his opinion of Justf"od, for
quite likely he has used il for years.
WE shnull be glad ~ soma 4 liberal
sample NJ the food to any mother pr
physician. Justfood Co., - =. Frank
lin St. Syracuse, y. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
EAST PITTSTON.

II. s. Marson is making repairs upon
his house in This village which lie Is
soon 10 occupy.
Mrs. Ellen Reed is spending a short
time with her daughter in Gardiner.
Rev. and Mrs. +. $. Gahan returned
last week from Bar Harbor, where they
attended conference.
Tie friends Of Miss Nellie Moody.
who has been i'll for some weeks will be
pleased to know that she is now able to
be about.
AlIanFMariner Of Patten visited Mr.
ana Mrs. Henry stone last week 1t
is the intention Of Mr.. Mariner to 10
cate in this village when he has dis
posed Of his property in Pattcn.
An entertainment will be given on
Friday evening. May II, i'll FoWlcs'
hall, by I'll" Epworth League. The
members Of the league are working
hard To make this is much of sue
cess rs All Of their previous social
gatherings have been.
Miss Edna Dow who has been at her
home for 4 portion Of last Wc-.k re
turned to Gardiner Monday.
Arthur l.. Harris Of Lewiston was
calling upon friends in this place Fri
day.
Miss Mamie Ncwcome Of Salem,
Mass, is visiting relatives here for 4
f..yU yr.aks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08

Arrangements are in progress for
the organization Of lodge Of the order
Of the Pythian Sisterhood in Augusta.
and the lodge will become reality IN
the near future Mrs. Alfred Hutchin-
son OF Farmingdale, State organizer.
was in the city Monday evening ana
met number OF the ladies who are
interested in the movement and Sc
cured a good list of charter members
The charter will be left open until next
week but will be closed at that time
and the organization Of the lodge VIII
soon follow The interest in the move
n,ent is encouraging and there IS every
reason to believe that the new lodge
will be formed under very suspicious
circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-08
ROCkLAND DISPUTE.
Parties In Augusta for Hearing Yes
terday But It Is Postponed.


ID. n. Morjiand Of liuchland, Y. Ncy
Holman ana Hon. oscar +. Rel
lows Of Bangor ana Rodney l.
Thompson Of Rotkiand together with
Aldermen blackIngton and Llltlehalt
Of Rockland We're in Augusta yesterday
to answer 70 an alternative writ 81
mandamuS issued against the board Of
aldermen Of tn" city Of Rockland On
April ~ bN Associate Justice William
Penn Whitrhou$e at Bangor o. reIA-
tnn ~ Attorney General II. r. liamlll
IL behalf Of Mayor \. ii. Jones and
Councilncn lIrurN Bird, \. AnSun erie
ana \. ). Black. Thc writ was brought
to compel the board Of aldermen ~
RuckiIHd t. either meet TN commnh
council of that city in joint convention
on tn evening ~ May ana ballot for
tAo election "f 4 road commissioners
city marshal, city treasurer. chief aii''
three assistant engineers nf tn" fire
department., ~ ;Ii.pt ~ before Associate
JuStir" Whit"hnusc AT Augusta at {
u'cl"ck "n III" art rno"n "f May ! ani
show catiS" why th"N hLd not done 81.
TIL" trouhl" has been brewing in tn
Lime CITY since March II. Tile r.
publican party has 4 majority nf two
In the common council ana tile Demo
I,.,.. ], ,,. INV.