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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-05
SHORTAGE IN 1909 TOBACCO CROP.

New England Homestead: After
careful canvass of the cigar leaf tobac-
co growers of the United States, it is
found that the 1909 crop now being
cured in the barns is approximately
148, 200; 900 pounds, or $4,000, 900 pounds
smaller than last year. That the crop
is smaller will be no surprise to readers
of this publication. Ample testimony
has been given throughout the year
relative to the reduction in acreage.
This has been due to two successive
seasons of poor crops from CONNER.
cial standpoint. The actual quality OF
the crops of 1907-8 might be disputed,
but that they were not remunerative to
the growers is generally conceded.
The small total crop in 1909 is, there
fore, due largely to smaller area plant
ed. The yield varied according to the
time when the crop was set out and the
extent of drouth, rain and hail damage.
The returns from Wisconsin show
total crop of III, 300 cases, compared
with 115, 300 cases year ago. Wlscon-
sin acreage shows decrease of about
1000 acres. A little calculation will
show that the yield to the acre in Wis
consin was very creditable. Persons,
however, who are making an estimate
of the marketable tobacco grown in the
state must await the results of sweat
ing.
AS reported in these columns, the
crop west of the Wisconsin river is
quite badly frosted. Cold weather since
the tobacco crop was harvested has re-
suited in freezing portions of the crops
in the barns. The extent of this dam
age cannot be learned until the tobacco
growers enter the cases for sweating.
and probably not fully appreciated until
after the crop is sweated.
In Pennsylvania there was marked
reduction in the total crop due to the
drouth and slight reduction in acre
age. Quite an important area devei-
oped so poorly that it was not harvest
ed. The crop as a whole is pretty
good filler of short, thick leaves. New
York has had many problems to con-
tend with. Even in years OF abundant
yield and good quality, growers OF that
state receive low prices because OF the
small lots in which the tobacco is grown
and also of many varieties cultivated.
New England in common with the
rest of the country has reduced its to-
bacco area. In that section only wrap
per leaf is grown proftably. Trade
requirements have advanced to such a
stage that cultivation of wrapper leaf
has become quite expensive, driving
many small farmers out of the busi-
ness. Improved methods, however,
have resulted in the production of a
wrapper leaf of high quality, fully
equal to imported Sumatra.
The shortage of the crop is reflected
in the higher prices which have been
reported. 1t is probable that 60 to Is
per cent Of the Wisconsin crop has been
sold at &c per pound higher than year
ago. Sales in Pennsylvania are very
few and the market is hardly estab-
lished. The same is true of New York.
Connecticut growers are receiving to
7c per pound more for feld-grown to-
bacco than year ago. Prime tobacco
is selling at to &c over ordinary stalk
curedi
ACREAGE OF CIGAR LEAF CROPS.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-05

Night riders have again become ac-
tive in the Burley tobacco region. Gov
ernor Wilson has ordered out state
troops and they are scattered in the
counties where night rider warnings
have been given. In Mason county
warnings were left at the homes Of
Fred Adams and Harry Allen, both of
whom were given five days in which to
pool their crops or suffer the conse-
uuences. The warnings were addressed
to the men and their wives. Both have
refused to be forced into pooling their
tobacco.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-05

PEOPLE who go into debt for Injuries
not only exchange present pleasures for
future trouble but also find their ex-
pected pleasures to be q gold trick.
The substantial and sustaining joys
of life are not to lie found in the ex-
penditure of great sums of money but
in things within the ach of al people
of moderate means. The happiness of
man consists more of proper attitude
toward the facts of lie than in the
possession OF this and that tempting
bauble.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-05

The internal revenue report for the
month of September, 1909, reveals
very satisfactory condition of trade in
all branches of the tobacco manufac-
turing industries. Compared with the
corresponding month of last year good
increases are shown in all the main
branches excepting small cigars.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-05
NOTE BOOK SKETCHES

The first real good tobacco damp"
since the crop was secured in the sheds
came during the week with warm rains
that brought the hanging leaf into fine
case and permitted the gathering of
samples which would in a measure show
what might be expected of the cured
crop. There is certainly no disappoint
ment concerning expectations of a thin
leaf, for it is by all odds the thinnest
tobacco the state has produced in re-
lcent years, and possibly on lighter soils
may be of papery nature. The col
orings SO far, however, are not quite
as good as desired, but after coming in
and out Of case few times this defect
Twill be improved on. The warm days
following the casing spell are proving
great help to the late harvested portion
of the crop that yet stands in need of
considerable weather of this nature to
carry it through. Up to this date there
is good deal of green tobacco hanging
in the sheds that a hard freeze would
occasion damage. Already in some of
the loosly constructed sheds the work
of earlier frosts can be seen and the
probabilities for a larger crop of fat
stems seems imminent unless favored
with mild weather conditions awhile
longer.
The dropping of H. E. Holmes as
manager of the tobacco department of
the Society of Equity when all of the
other officers were reelected at the re-
cent annual meeting is causing some
comment Mr. Holmes was the princi-
pal organizer of the movement in the
state and his efforts largely instru-
mental in forming the pools. He may
have promised the growers too large
profits when urging them to join the
pools but his crime was not SO great as
to merit the ungrateful action of the
society. Some things are impossible
and it cannot be said Mr.. Holmes did
not do enough work for the society.
Fair play would have demanded better
treatment. Friction at the head Office
is doubtless responsible for his undoing.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-11-05
ACREAGE OF CIGAR LEAF CROPS.

Tstals .127 A 1853 l44s i42.s ls45 i1s.s ils.4
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-18
SERVICES WERE PRIVATE
Mrs. Edward Gamble Was Laid to
Rest in Graceland Cemetery
Funeral was Private.

Saturday afternoon at Il O'Clock
funeral services were held over the
remains Of Mrs. Edward Gamble, and
were conducted by DR.. John L. Sea-
ton. They were attended by the re-
latives and a few intimate friends.
The interment was made in Grace
land cemetery.
Mrs. Gamble died at Sioux City
Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Monda-
min hotel. With her husband they
were enroute to their home at vi
Wan, but ere forced to stop in Sioux
City by reason Of the blockade caus-
ed by the storm. Mrs. Gamble had ex-
pressed a great desire to return to
her home at Vivian but death inter
vened before her wish could be graft
fed.
Mary D. H. Gamble. daughter OF
Robert w. and Anna b. Hampton, OF
S%pringville, Iowa, was 5orn Feb 22nd,
1874, and died in Sioux City, Iowa,
Feb. 10th, 1909, aged "a years, II
months and 10 days.
She was a life long member of the
Society of Friends in whose schools
she received her early education, fin.
ishing the same at Westtown, Phil
adelphia, Pa. Later taking a normal
course at Cedar Falls, Iowa, fitting
herself for a teacher to which voca.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-18
tion she applied herself for several
years with good success.

tion she applied herself for several
years with good success.
She was married Dec. 25th, 1902,
to Edward Y. Gamble, of Salem. O.
Immediately after their marriage
they moved to Mitchell, s. D., where
they resided two years. During this
time they buried twin baby girls.
Her health failing they Travelled
a year or so in the south in an effort
to regain it.
Returning to South Dakota she
with her husband located on a farm
near Vivian at which place she has
since resided. She had been on a Wis
it of some duration to her parents
and was returning to her home with
her husband when the storm of Tues
day delayed them in Sioux City. She
was taken to comfortable quarters
in the Mondamin hotel where she
suddenly became worse and although
every thing was done that loving
hands and medical skill could do,
passed peacefully away Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock.
She leaves to mourn her death,
her husband, her father and mother
and four brothers: G. Clyde Hampton
of West Branch, Iowa, p. G. Hamp-
ton, or Marion, Iowa, g. l.. Hampton,
of Mitchell, S. D., and Walter j.
Hampton of Vivian, s. d.
She was of a natural, cheerful dis
position, bearing her long illness with
remarkable patience and resignation.
She made a brave fight against the
disease contracted earlier in life, al
though often expressing herself as
DESTROYS of abiding by the ruling Of
divine providence. Her heart was fill
ed with love and charity to all. She
expressed a wish to her husband
and the nurse who were administers
ing to her during her last moments
that they should not worry abuot her.
saying, eff this is the end I trust and
1 believe everything is all right with
me-" and again cit may be that
Heaven is very near, il so I am salts
fed although I had wanted SO much
to reach our home again II 1t had
been His WILL"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-18
WERE BUSY SUNDAY
Association Men Filled the Pulpits
in Several Of the Churches Dur
ing the Day.

Sunday morning and evening the
pastors of the Congregational. Meth
odist and Baptist churches yielded
their pulpits to representative men
of the Y. M. G. A., and 1t was a very
busy day for the delegates in attend
ing the various services. The SER
vices began with the quiet hour at
9 o'clock in the city hall, where the
men were addressed by Bruno Hobbs.
who spoke on the study of the script
ures
Mr.. Hobbs spoke at the Methods!
church in the morning and at the
Congregational church. in the cven-
ing. Prof. Perisho spoke at the
Baptist church in the morning, and
with Mr.. Parsons at the Methodist
church in the evening. Rev. E. H.
Myers, spoke at the Congregational
church in the morning. The address,
es throughout the day were given on
various phases of the Y. M. c. A. and
which were set forth by the speakers
in a way to impress the hearers with
the great work that is being done
by the association in all parts of the
world. Mr.. Hobbs, in speaking of
the founders of the Y. M. G. A., said
that three of them were of the Epis-
copal faith, three of the Methodist.
three of the Congregational and three
of the Baptist indicating that denom-
inationalism does not have any
thing to do with the work that is
done.
After the church services were
completed in the evening all the men
assembled at the city hall for the
farewell meeting. Statements we're
made by the various delegates from
the colleges, in which they told what
they intended to do on their return
home. Short addresses we're made
by several of the local members Of
the association. For the finality of
the meeting 200 men Joined hands
in a circle around the room and sang
the association song, BLESSED be the
Tie That Binds"
The meeting throughout has been
very successful one and much inter.
est was displayed in all the sessions
in the matter of discussions. The
city associations we're not represent
ed to the extent that was anticipated.
Watertown being the only city re-
presented at the meeting. This morn
ing the delegates departed for their
various homes.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-18
which DR.. Seaton considered was in
.ne nature of the square deal of the

which DR.. Seaton considered was in
tae nature of the square deal of the
present day. This same spirit he
aid was typical of the Y. M. c. A.
and what it stands for in its work.
me body, mind and soul is the mot
10 OF the association. 1t urges the de-
velopment Of each to the highest
point, taking them each in turn from
boyhood up. The association wants
10 lead the young men of today up to
the intellectually of Lincoln, but by
easier paths and in less length of
ollne. The tremendous ~earnestness
OF Lincoln he considered was a guide
IN the development of the soul in the
work of the association. Lincoln.
nc said. lived the thing he talked,
ana applied his principles more close
~ TO his w life than he did to any
Owe else. Lincoln spoke decisively on
Things thai were not popular in those
DAYS and he referred to his position
on tue temperance question, declining
TO sIve the men who brought the in
formation of his nomination for the
presidency anything of a refreshing
nature, which was a popular thing
III nose days. In closing DR.. Seaton
pald a fine tribute to Lincoln's man
hood. and said that the lesson he
taught his w sons in the days of
youth are the essential features
OF what the Y. M. c. A. of today
is teaching.
The exercises throughout were a
grand success and much credit is due
those who arranged the affair. Mitch
ell people paid a fine tribute to the
memory of Abraham Lincoln, and we
would offer the suggestion at this
time that the recognition of his ami
Velaary be made a foundation for a
public gathering each year
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-18
TALKS BY TAFT AND HOBBS
Leaders in the Y. NJ. G. "A. Worl
Spoke Saturday Evening OH Diff
ferent Phases of Work.

Saturday evening at 6 o'clock the
delegates of the convention were
entertained at a three-course dinner
In the dining room of the M. T..
church. There were 100 guests
present and between courses much
good natured rivalry in the way of
college yells was INDUCED by the diff
ferent schools.
After a short song service at $500
in the city hall, e. S. Taft, secretary
for the State University at Vermil-
lion and the State College at Brook
ings, addressed the convention on,
The College Problem Mr.. Taft is
a clear-cut, attractive speaker and
his remarks we're listened to with
marked attention. He first empha-
sized the Importance of this question
because of the large place the col
lege man of today is going to oc-
cupy when he enters the activities
of the world. The responsibilities Of
the world are largely borne by the
college man now, and it will be more
so in the future. If the college man
is inculcated with the right prin-
ciples of Christian conduct the world
will be much the better in the end.
Mr.. Taft emphasized the fact that
too many go to college more to in
crease their earning capacity than
10 strengthen their character. The
reputation of a college is enhanced
or weakened accordingly as they
send out active christian workers or
not. AS aids to building up the
right SORT of college men Mr.. Taft
recommended bible and mission
study classes, and strong active sup
port from the faculty for the Y. M.
c. A.
Stephen Jones, the Sioux Indian
secretary for South Dakota, schedul-
ed to speak upon ''The Sioux Indian
Big Need" was unable to be pre-
sent because of the blockaded con-
di;ions of the trains.
The address of Bruno Hobbs upon
Our Responsibility to Men of Other
Lands" was largely of a missionary
character. The Y. M. G. A. was or
ganized in the first instance upon a
missionary foundation. For the first
SO years the growth of the organi-
cation was gradual and then it al
most ceased to live. Finally in 1890
the missionary responsibility was
realized and the association began
its development into Its present con-
ditjon. Mr.. Hobbs outlined the
field of missionary endeavor in the
Orient and South America as a great
opportunity for the Association MAI
of today. He closed his address
with reference to Christ's parting
Injunction, GO thou and spread the
Gospel unto all the world"
Oliver Cromwell is said to have
observed that it is a good thing to
strike while the iron is hot, but it is
a better thing to make the iron hot
by striking. The successful man
creates his own occasions. Instead
Of waiting for things to turn up he
turns things up himself. Blaze your
path through the wilderness OF
the deep forest-you ran go that
route again, and go alone. The MAJ
who sees the polar star can cross any
barren waste-but he must look with
his " eyes. Stand fiat footed
they can't bury a man that stands
that way. The age calls for the fel.
low that "keeps a-comin'.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-18
Trying His Hand

II doubt We are growing remiss,
john" said a Scotch parish minister.
81 have not seen you in the kirk
these three sabbaths."
John was not duly abashed. "Na,''
said he, Its no tnat I'm growing
remiss. I'm Just tinkerin' ava VIZ
ma soul masel."-London News.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-18
'.Economy"

"This stove," said the clerk to
his Irish customer. sis the best
stove IN the house. It 10 the stove
of economy. 1t saves half the coal.''
"Give me two Of Them" replied
the Irishman with q broad grin.
'.1'l save 1t ALL"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-25
THE WISE OLD OWL SAYS:

Most OF u arem more ready to lend Il ears to scandal than to lend a hand.
Charity covers a multitude IF sins, but it's always or charity and other
peoples sins.
lssw we believe
Success. after all is largely a matter of physiology. A nan mus have
either the backbone or the cheek.
Lots of people look for trouble who don't know what to do with it when
they find w.
The fellow who does things on the pur of the moment is apt to get stuck
Every nan should ave an aim in life. but lots If us couldn't hit h side
of a barn.
Some girls g to the chiropodtst because they are never happy unless they
have a man at their feet
When a man boasts that he never ellis the truth, don't believe him Hes
an Internal liar
People who are weighed in the balance and found wanting always COM
plain that the scales are out of order.
It s never TOT late to mend, but don't put it off till you forget how.
The fellow Who is stuck m himself is frequently stuck o IN insurmount-
able obstacle.
No mar knows what a large folio wing he has until he goes % his own
funeral
Wise is the nan who, knowing little says less.
Only a fool would presume to guess at the age If a n egg oil a woman.
The only idea some people have of sill centy is to SAL disagreeable things to
their friends.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-25

1t is nt so much a party leader thai the Republicans need in this State al
The present time al it is a peacemaker' Party leadership can usually take care
OF itself and of the party as long Is its councils ae undivided and "a long IS
those III aspire TO leadership are not carried away by their personal ambions
or do lot borrow judgment in party affairs from outsiders or recahctrants
When senato sewel died the dominance of a single personality in Republican
politics in New Jerseyp passed away, never to return. The SateC Committee then
resumed its proper authority in party government. But personal ambitions were
not suned, and here IA since been rvahies more r less smhittered. Thsre
ire active ivaries To- as well as ambitions that look forward TO next pear.
when a Governor it to b elected with also a Legislature to choose a United
are 1t the bottom of Republican party troubles nou Party politics and less-
Iation ar inextrcaby mixed, In necessarily must r. so a long al government
is conducted OIL the theory of party responsibility. If a legislature sins the
majority party has the penalty to pay. If a governor blunders, the party or
must face the consequences at the polls Alarmed at the party Decentralization
that set. in at Trenton arer the Legislative session convened. the Republican
state Committee last week authorized its executive committee to appear at ren-
tor and try 20 straghten ut the tangled party affairs Governor Fort ansriy
dsnounces hi step as a reflection POI himself He repudiates the tentative
financial scheme submitted by a member of he committee to soave the problem
over which the Governor IN the Legislature are at 1oggerheads ant which, has
threatened o be solved in a "a to make party disaster in November Reasonably
in a State situation created by legislative and administrative recklessness in the
past, and likely tic be made worse by lack Of judgment a situation fraught with
party disaster, the State representatives of the party had good reason to offer
advice for upon them would come the burden of tenement And the situation
merely & legislative ne; it concerns bth State and private interests, and it
vitality affects public education. which tbs State Committee would largely pro-
tet ron contemplated despoinent Of its evenues
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-25
PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT.

Ethel's father would not be described,
sven by those most intimate with his
many good points, as a handsome man.
The Apollo Beiyedere had nothing to
fear from him in a beauty contest. His
LONELINESS was the matter OF testing
remark recently, and the little girl took
it all In.
Papa" she asked the next day,
God made you, didn't he?"
Yes, dear" replied her father.
And did he make me, too?" she
questioned further.
Certainly was the reply as he
turned back to his book.
"WeIl," commented Ethel as she
looked In the mirror, IT guess he must
be doing better work o ."-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-25
Politics and Newspapers, the Dual
Fads of Assembbman B.. Frank Buck
Seventh Term in the House, and
in Journalism Fifteen
Years.

Now in the intervals between legislative
sessions he covers South Jersey for
three Philadelphia papers, two New
York papers and the Associated Press,
and is business manager of the Millville
Republican.
In spite of his multitudinous news
paper duties he has found time for pol
itics ever since he had a vote. There
nave been very few campaigns, indeed.
in Melville or in Cumberland county
during the last ten or twelve years in
which he has not had an active hand
on the Republican side. At the same
time he was never a n aspirant for pub
lie office until h was elected to the
Assembly.
Mr. Buck was born in 1875. That
makes him SO years old, and he has
been in newspaper work for fifteen
years. AS his only other hobby seems
to be a fondness for being Assembly
man it seems likely that he will con-
tinue in the same old way until the
end of the chapter.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-25
IDENTIFYING THE CLASS.

81 don't recall seeing you at college.
I guess you must be before my timer
Possibly, possibly. Who was at the
head of the faculty when you were
there?'
"Um-let me see. I don't just recall
his name, but l was there the year
Jones played halfback on the football
team and kicked a goal twice from the
field in the last half Of" H..
"Oh, sure, of course! That was the
year our centre rush carried most Of
the opposing team on his back for a
gain Of thirty yards. Yes. indeed. I
wonder who was president then. I
don't seem to be able to remember
minor details of college life myself"