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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31
Sentiment versus Business.

The following editorial from The Chi
cago Evening Post, one Of the most
conservative newspapers in the coun-
try, should ecarefully read and con-
sidered by every voter who believes
that the era of prosperity upon which
we are now entering should not be cut
short by demagogic appeals to class
prejudice or infiammatory articles pre-
pared for the purpose of creating such
prejudice:
Senator Nelson w. Aldrich of Rhode
Island has been quoted within the week
as declaring that the panic of 1907 cost
the people of the United Statas two
billions of dollars; and yet we are de-
scribed as nation of traders! Eco
nomic conditions did not warrant the
disastrous days of two years ago, but
an astounding fine imposed by federal
court dge-subsequently reversed by
a higher court precipitated crisis.
An inadequate financial system and
sentimental and misguided public opin-
ion did the rest.
Today the shadow of the recent de-
cision of the federal court of the Dis
trict of Missouri in the case of the
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
obeSses the business life of the nation.
Despite the fact that the great railroad
systems of the continent are breaking
traffic records week by week; regard
less of the announcement of the Secre-
tary of Agriculture that the value of
our farm products for 1909 reaches the
enormous total of So, 760, 600, 000-a gain
over 1908 of 1869, 600, OOO- capital grows
timid, investors hesitate and merchants
pause.
The situation is anomalous, unwar-
ranted, absurd. 1t threatens every cit
izen of the United States wage-earner,
capitalist, professional or business man.
Let us confront conditions fairly and
squarely as they are. What has passed
is done.
The recent decision of the federal
court did not go into the question of
whether the Standard accepted rebates
or whether it exacted more favorable
treatment from the railroads than 9TH
er corporations. 1t decided only that
the Standard Oil Company in it's meth
cd of doing business today is not con-
forming to the Sherman antitrust law,
and it is so instructed by the court, and
will have to change it's method of doing
business as a corporation or holding
company unless the Supreme Court of
the United States reverses the decision
of the lower court.
Should the Supreme Court uphold the
opinion of the District Court the oil
industry itself would not suffer. The
Standard Oil Company -reorganized to
conform with the cOllrt'S Instrumentation
of the law-will produce as much oil as
the world needs. No refneries will be
closed, no pipe lines will be put out of
service. Nor will the law attempt to
invade the proper field of business by
laying arbitrary hands upon the deli
cate machinery of supply and demand.
The Standard Oil Company is entitled
to square deal in the court, just as is
any other corporation or business inter-
est. The Evening Post believes that it
will get square deal and that the
American people would not be satisfied
to have anything less.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31

AS A matter of fact the farmer should
be one of the most ardent champions
of the good roads movement. But as
rule, he isn't. To be sure, good roads
are quite as important to the merchant
as to the resident of the country dis
tricts, but the latter ought to demand
good roads and not only demand them
but see to it that they are built. The
farmers could aid amazingly in spread
ing the good roads gospel if they only
would. There are indications that the
Wisconsin farmers propose to set their
rural brothers in other states good
example along this line, for here in the
Badger state they are showing dispo-
sition to graple with the problem in a
practical sort of way. Fond du Lac
Commonwealth.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31
A Study in Taxation.

The recent letter of State Treasurer
Dahl to Gov. Davidson disclosing an
embarrassing muddle in the state
finances brings the topic of taxation to
the fore in the public mind. Usefully
so, we think. 1t is high time for the
taxpayers of Wisconsin to make some
auditing as to the stewardship of the
political faction which for the last dec
ade has held the strings of the public
purse.
Therefore we invite special attention
to the classified tables of disbursements
of the state government from 1899 to
1908, in Emanuel l.. Philips enlighten-
ing article in this issue of The Sentinel.
The primary or fundamental fact de-
ducible at once from these figures is
what the article calls the abnormal
increase" in public expenditures during
the last decade of reform.
Either this increase is justified by
commensurate need and benefit, or else
it spells waste, extravaganza, loose
management.
Leaving that question TO the mature
Judgment Of the reader after he shall
have examined these tables and consid-
cred their purport, let US cite an opin-
ion of Senator La Toilette himself on
what would constitute an unjustifable
rate of increase in our state expenses.
In his first message C90D Gov. La
Toilette professed to be scandalized by
so per cent increase Tin reality it was
only some Al per cent?, for the preced-
ing decade, 1889-1898. But for the fol
lowing ten years, from 1899 to 1908, the
increase was SO. IS per cent!
So, very evidently, the regime OF
blatant reform" has been the reverse
of a blessing to our taxpayers. The
demand on their purses has advanced
by leaps and bounds at a rate at which
Mr.. La Toilette, considering his virtu
Gus alarm in 1901, must stand aghast
Even he must doubt, in the light O.
such figures, that the reform gam,
has been worth the candle to the tax
payers of Wisconsin. Milwaukee Sen
4 tinel.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31

THE stringency in the state treasury
at the present moment is bad enough,
but it is not causing members of the
last legislature, who voted against the
state binder Irvine proposition, to think
that they made mistake. Kansas
and Missouri state binder Irvine under
takings have proven expensive failures.
There is no reason whatever for be-
lieving that if Wisconsin had gone on
with the fantastic project the result
would have been anything other than a
heavy loss, which eventually the tax
payers would be obliged to make good.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31

OUR state treasury is facing a deficit
of half million dollars and when the
taxes, which are abnormally high, have
been paid, the deficit must be paid out
year. 1t is time that greater economy
was observed in the state expenditures
and a beginning might be made by
dropping a few hundred useless en-
ployees from the payrolls. Under re-
form, offices have been created at a
fearful rate to provide places at good
salaries for men whose services are of
no value. The time has come when the
people should demand and secure a
change in the administration of state
affairs and the sooner it is done the
better for the taxpay. Watertown
Republican.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31

The republican party should stand
for broad and patriotic principles and
the president should appoint men to of
flee who believe in these principles and
make the success of the party possible,
instead of appointing men to office who
have always opposed. the principles
which he and his party believe to be
the best for the welfare and prosperity
of the contrV as a whole.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31
whx She STAYED at the Foot

Being upbraided by her mother for
being the lowest in her class. little Ma.
bel exclaimed in tones of injured in
nocence: 1T amt my fault. The girl
who has always been foot left school"
-Delineator.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31

ACCORDING to the old sign, eff the
palm of your right hand itches, you will
receive money or shake hands with
somebody. If your left hand itches,
you will pay your debts" We know
people whose left hand hasn't itched
for several wears.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31

THE advice of the Milwaukee Free
Press to subscriber who asks what is
the safest seat on the water wagon is
to take the left hand seat about the
middle and hang on as the road is a
trihe rough.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31
Notice

The tax roll for 1909 is now in my
possession and / will commence receiv-
ing taxes Monday, Jan. 8, 1910, at my
residence on Front street. Office hours !:
s to IL a. M. to 4 p. m.
H. HI. DICKINSON, City Treas.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31

New YORK and the entire New Eng
land Coast was treated to genuine
western blizzard Christmas day, such
one as they will long remember as it
caused death and destruction on both
land and sea.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31

If you have an old family horse
that you do not like to kill, North &
Wentworth will tell you where you can
put him into good home for the rest
of his days. 5t1
Fifty ladies suits, formerly sold
from $3.50 to $4,000, for $1,000. II.
P. Burns, GAINESVILLE. 5t1
Call on North & Wentworth for a
list of their gilt edge loans. We are
especially anxious to sell this week 1st
mortgage of the following amounts:
S1400, $500, SIS, 900, 5000, $4,000, $500,
$780, These bear and 6 per cent. 5t1
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31
Hard on tho Egg.

Fat Lady-Yes. sir: that's the beauty
of keeping fowls. II hever ! run short
o. meat or I'm in a 'urry. always fall
back on a hegg.-London Bystander.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of the
Tobacco Exchange bank, Edgerton,
Wis, will be held at the office of said
bank Tuesday, January 18th, 1910, at
O'Clock p. m.
4t2 ANDREW JENSON, Pres.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31
Farm for Sale.

A 200 acre farm, good soil, fair build
ings, four miles south of Edgerton.
l L. H. TOWNE.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31

Be true to your word and your work
and your friend. Reilly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-12-31

TIL difficulty in locating DIR. Cook
after the explosion indicates that there
are no remains.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
TIVE Hundred and Skly9ne Paid
Their Poll Taxes On The
Last Day.
TREASURER CURTIS KEPT BUSY
Office Remained Open Until Late Yes
terday Evening to Accommodate Be-
lated citizens-ln 'Nei9hborhood Of
Fifteen Hundred to Participate In
Primary.

Newport News probably has more
than 1900 voters qualified to PARTED"
pate In the election next Fall. This
means that in the neighborhood on
/, 500 votes will be cast in the Demo
cratic primary which Is to be neld
on June ~ for the selection OF candl-
dates for local offices.
Yesterday was the last day for the
payment OF poll taxes by persons de-
string to participate in the fall cleo
ton who had not previously paid the
taxes assessed prior to and including
1908.
City Treasurer Curtis held his Of
flee open until late yesterday evening
to accommodate those who were unable
10 get there earlier, and when he fin
alley closed his doors 261 people had
paid poll taxes during the day. 1t
Is thought that about 900 already had
paid up.
The officia list Of qualified voters
will not be published until about June
l. but Treasurer Curtis probably will
know just how many there are one
day this week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
CURED TO STAY CURED.
How q Newport News Citizen Found
Complete Freedom from KID
nsy Troubles.

II you suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
From any disease Of the kidneys,
Be cured to stay cured.
DOans Kidney Pills make lasting
cures.
Newport News people testify.
Here's one case OF It:
A. J. Hauser. living at 325 Thirty
third street. Newport News, Va.
says: II am glad to recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills to anyone suffer
ing from kidney complaint, as be-
.!eve them to be a reliable kidney
remedy. Ny back was very lame and
sore and suffered great deal from
pains through my loins. Doan's Kid
ney Pills, which procured at the Al
len Drug Store. relieved the trouble
ana it is a pleasure fer me to recon-
mend them to others suffering from
this complaint" (FrOm statement
given Jan. IA, 1909
A Permanent Cure.
statement on Aug. 20, 1907. In the fol-
statement on Aug. 20, 1907 in the fol-
lowing words: 81 think just as highly
of Doans Kidney Pills at this time
as when gave statement some
time ago recommending them. The
cure they Effected several years ago
has proven a permanent one"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New YORK. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
Vaudeville Performers and Musicians
Would Like 10 Locate Their
Erslwhle Manager.
DARKNESS PREVAILS At ACADEMY
80 ,,L..
Fifteen People Divide Last Nights
Receipts and Get $1.ss Each For
Their Weeks Work-Meiv'lle Ie''
Thursday and His Picture maen'ne
Went With Him.

THE manager took the money anu
we haven't seen him since
One Wilbert Melville. who fer the
mast two weeks has been presenting
vaudeville show at the Academy OF
Music under the firm name and style
OF The Columbia Amusement Com
many was a much sought after party
last night. The seeking was In Valh'
however for Mr.. Melville was not In
the city. and, what was worse. MS
moving picture machine and every
thing else of any value belonging TO
him had been renewed from the
Academy. ...~
The people who We're doing the
most seeking" were Prof. Smidt ana
the members of his orchestra: Lew
Ross. Hebrew comedian: John MlFoh
Andrews, pianist: Tommy Harris.
comedian: The Powells, juvenile con-
tortionists: Emory and Odine. coined
ians. Grover McWiIliams. singing
character impersonator. and Lewis.
the moving pikture operator. All OF
these people wanted their money for
weeks work and If Mr.. Wilbert Mel
vile could have been located about
midnight he probably would have
needed medical attention. II not an
undertaken, this morning.
What the fifteen people got was
$1.S5 per-per week and per head.
This substantial sum was coming 10
each upon an equal division OF the
house receipts for last nights show.
: When last seen the players were
swearing vengeance against Melville
and laying plans to compass a trip
back to New York town. Prof. Smidt
and his musicians. who own Newport
News as their home with or without
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02

Mr.. Melville, are not worried 50 much
though the professor IL inclined to
grieve a little because he didn't quit
when he struck for q raise" Monday
He got the raise all right, but the
raise was all he got
The Academy will be dark tomorrow
night, as the management has made
no arrangements for spring season
and was merely renting the house TO
Neville.
No one seems to know what has be.
come OF Melville. He left here
Thursday or Friday and went 10 Nor
folk. He took his picture machine
with him, saying that he was going
TO get a new one. He has not been
seen since.
The performances at the Academy
this week were supposed to have been
given for thee benefit Of the Eagle
Engine Company. and the band OF the
fire company had paraded the streets
each evening to assist In drawing
crowds 10 the house The firemen got
IA part OF what was coming TO them,
at least
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
Why He QUIT the Church

Bishop willard Francis Mallalieu,
of the Methods, Episcopal Church.
Is opposed to the diminutive salaries
that congregations. sble to do letter,
sometimes pay their pastor. Il once
knew an excellent young man." said
he. one day in Boston. He was In
the church. just married. on a small
salary. but = contented and happy.
Twelve or fifteen years went by.
had lost sight Of this young minister.
forgetting him. As We all do some
times-~hen suddenly l met him on
fremont street. dressed well. but not
At an clerically.
We shook hands. He said he was
doing excellently.
What church I said.
"'Oh, he said. no church-the
Wholesale hat business
Blu: why did YOU leave the
church. asked
For seven reasons said he.
And what said I. We're they
"A wife he answered. and six
children New York Sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
Social personal

Mrs. ]. Thomas Marston left yet
terday to visit relatives in Richmond
and King William county.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Chandler. wno
have been visiting South Boston re-
turned home yesterday.
Mrs. Daniel Seldom Jones left yes
terday to visit relatives in Richmond
Misses Charlotte and Constance
Stevenson have returned to their
home at Warm Springs. Va, after a
visit to their sister. Mrs. George
helms Wise, in this city.
Mr. James Wynne. OF York county,
who Is undergoing treatment at the
st. Francis hospital is reported to be
recovering rapidly.
Miss Katherine Cooper. OF Phila-
delphia, has returned home after
spending the winter with her cousins.
the Misses Cooper. in this city.
Miss Blanche Merrill returned 10
her home In Richmond yesterday az
ter a visit to Miss Edith Walker, on
Thirty-fourth street.
Miss Mabel Harper left yesterday
for Elnira, ~ Y, to spend several
weeks with relatives.
Miss Marshall W-ynne, OF Grove. is
the guest OF relatives in this city.
Mrs. G. w. helms will return home
tomorrow after spending some time
In Surry county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02

The keitledrum. Mr.. Gabriel Clea-
ther contended. was perfectly compe-
tent to produce atmosphere as well as
rhythm. Even to tune the insiIu-
men, three things were required a
perfec. musical ear. a fine sense Of
touch and Eve years experience.
After playing over a kettiedrnm mel
ody written eighty years ago from
Meyerbeer's "Robert Ie DAME MT.
CIeather continued: Il venture 10
say that outside Of the musical pro
fessIoa no. one person II, hun1reh
Of those who listen to an orchestra Tn
English today known thai fimpani
have no.es and can give Oh: mesody.
No instrument. he ADDED. had great
or rang. Of power ihsn The kettle
drum, for none could be played more
sofiIy and none bad greater pe"e-
trstins power.-Lopdon STANDARD.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
OLE Gull, THE WIZARD.


He Knew Ne pS1olie, and Played
what They Wanted.
The truth Is that Ole Bull was not
a classical player: as I remember him.
he could not play In strict tempo:
like CHOPIN. he INDUCED in the ru-
ba:o and abused the portamento. But
he knew his public. America a
half century ago. particularly In the
regions he visited. was not in the
mood for sonatss or concertos. "Oid
Dan Tucker" aid the 'Arkansaw
Traveller" were the mode Bull played
them both. played jiss and old tunes.
reused the echoes with the star
Spang,> 3 Banner and Irish melodies
He PLAYED such things beautifully and
i would have teen musical snobbery
TO saw that yon didn't like them You
couldn't help yourself. The grand old
fellow bewitched Won. He was q hand
some Merlin. with a touch Of the
charlatan and Q touch Of List in his
tall. willowy agure. small waist. and
heavy head Of hair Such white hair!
II tun5led in masses about his kindly
face like one Of his native Nor
wegian cataracts. He was the moss
picturesque old man I ever saw except
Walt Whitman. ., that time a steady
aitendan; Of the Carl Gaertner Strine
Quartet concerts in Phiiade irhia
tAnd what rfslt didn't Know akou:
music he made No In his love for
stray dog: he was seldom without
caain. c,,mpany. - James Huckner
In May Everybcdy's.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
"MAY CARNIVAL"
Elabot ate Entertainment to be Given
on Casino.

on Casino.
1'he May Carnival which Is to
DE held on Casino grounds on May
~ and l3 for the benefit Of the
Joseph Charles Memorial Guild
promies to be- tne OF the most attrac'
tive affairs OF the kind ever held In
this city.
There will be seventy children TAX
ing part in the exercises and an at
tractive program. including the
Growing Of the Queen of May" and
plumber of especially arranged drills.
will be rendered.
The final number on the program
will be the May Pole Dance which
will be performed b. all seventy OF
the children.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
]. c. GoRsUCH & co
The Original Cut Rate Drug Store.
Remember the original.

.4,.f4:s, IT'S STRONG. ~
OF our work We can also say ITS
Strong" il Is installed well. and gives
satisfaction. Electric work requires
the highest grade materials. and the
highest grade Of workmanship.
WHEN YOU ARE CONSIDERING
the subject Of Electric Lighting. We
should be glad to figure with you. a
contract with US means
SAFE WoRk-PERFECT LIGHT
and power for many things.
THE NEWPORT ELECTRIC
COMPANY.
L. q. Goodwin, Manager.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
Dreamiand Program.

In addition to what Is expected to
prove an exceptionally attractive NOV
ing picture program. the Dreamland
theater will offer for the first three
days Of this week Miss Begina l..
Wright. singing Coincidence. who will
sing one Of Andrew Mack's latest
hits. Somewhere, Sometime"
The admission price at Dreamland
has been reduced 10 five cents for
both matinees and night perform
iances. The bill viii be changed
Thursday afternoon as usual.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02

During the time beg1uains WITH
Thanksgiving day and sadfng Win
New Years day New York CITY
handles onetwe,fth Of IN the turkeys
consumed 10 the Uriied States.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
Who Are Your Druggists?

II we are not, we want to be. We
know we can please you. We carry
the largest stock OF Drugs, both pat
ents and prescription goods. or any
store on the Peninsula. We are the
original cutters. and con .inue to lead
In this feature OF the business.
Our Prescription Department 10
strictly up 10 date. every article used
in this work being. the product OF
recognized standard housea-
Our old customers all know US.
trt we want new ones &c become &C
quainted with u.s. and We are sure
such acquaintance will prove mutual
" profitable. IL you have not been
oul customer begin now with the
new year. We have saved our old
customers money, and will do the
same for you.
Prompt attention given phone or
ders, as we have bicycle boy con-
stantly on hand to make deliveries.
Prescriptions called for and deliver
ed. All goods delivered to any part
o: the city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
Very Distant.

Are Won related to barney
O-B;isn Thomas O'Bsicn was once
asked.
Very a.staniiy.- rcTlied Thomas
u was me mothers FIRST chtld-bar-
ney was N sisinteenth. Every
body's Magazine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
Davis 100 per cent,
Pure Paint

out covers" anything he ever used
He saws. he 6rstcoated an eight
ROOM horse sith only three aaiIoas.' =
WEST LUMBER co.
Atlanta. Ca.
ISN'T THAT ECONOMICAL ENOUGH
TO PLEASE TIVE ThINNEsT
pURse7
For sale by
So. MARsroN.
Newport News. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
A Message From
Atlanta

One Of the hes, painters in Al
lanta says, the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-02
At Wonderland.

For the first part Of the coming week
Wonderland promises great comedy
bill. The Brennans COM
bine music and fun in q sketch that
Is said to be great. while Harry New
man, that funny little fellow" has
an eccentric character sketch that II
said to bring down the house when
ever he pla=s.
An entirely new program Of care
fully selected motion pictures will be
given. Netherlands show runs an
hour. and the admission Is only ten
cents. with special matinee rates to
ladies' and children Of Ave cents.