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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-18
PHILADELPHIA PAPERS CHARGES THAT
THE PANIC OF 1907 WAS MADE BY
ROCKEFELLER ANO HARTMAN

Philadelphia North American: Back
in the early months Of 1907, when
prosperity was universal in this coun-
try, John d. Rockefeller gave to the
American Press a statement predict
ing that financial disaster would soon
.oyertake the countrys industry and
commerce. From time to time, fol-
lowing his startling announcement,
other Wall street financiers voiced the
same view.
So great was the prosperity of the
country that even this sinister warn
ing did not Immediately slacken the
activities of honest business. Stranger
still, it soon came to be regarded by
men who usually possessed acute bust
ness judgment as meaningless, save
perhaps as a threat against the Roose-
welt administration. With basic condi-
lions sound, bumper crops and every
forge and mill and factory so busy
that unemployment was practically
nonresident, the pessimistic prophecy
seemed incredible.
Our readers will recall how often
then we asserted our belief that, ow-
ing to the vicious national currency
system, Wall street had the power to
turn off the credit essential to legiti-
mate business to such an extent that a
panic could be artifcially produced.
We reasoned also that Wall street,
by the Standard Oil and
Morgan groups of banks and trust
companies, could make great profits
out of a money panic. The history of
speculative banking gives Overwhelm.
ing proof that banks with vast sums
of money at command make their big
gest profits when legitimate business
is being threatened or wrecked, for
lack of usual accommodations.
We pointed out then that prosperity
had become so widely ditfuSed
throughout every section of the coun-
try that large profits were going into
too many hands outside of the
charmed Wall street circle to please
the men who controlled the credit.
If a money paic could be precipitat-
ed, inevitably would the checking of
legitimate business in various COM
munities cause the accommodations of
many years to come back into the
hands of the few. 1t seemed to us
that, viewed from the standpoint of
Standard Oil and Wall street gener-
ally, money panic was by far the most
profitable line of freebooting which
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-18

MONTREAL, Sept. 1.-Sinister in
crease in sentiment hostile to the
United States has developed in this
section of the Dominion within the
past week. That it may have serious
effect upon the vote in Endorsement
of the government at the coming cleo
ton is possible.
The fermentation of antagonistic
feeling against the United States is
the work of the anti-reciprocity poll
ticians. They have shifted the issue
from the economic question to a patri-
otto question. 1t is a dangerous pro-
ceeding and before the campaign is
over may result in serious demonstra-
tons. Already visitors from the
states feel the atmosphere changing.
Formally and stiff courtesy replace
cordially in the attitude of the Cana
dams, many Americans say
The anti-government newspapers
and campaign speakers are tanning
the flame of antagonism to the states
with utmost vigor and with most Wis
ible effect. Finding themselves ap-
parently in a hopeless minority ON
the economic aspects of reciprocity,
and seeing that the masses of the
people are inclined to recognize the
common sense utility of fairer eX-
change between Canada and the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-18

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, The Ameri-
can end of the great Chinese famine
of the last spring and winter is grad
ually coming to light, and it links up
American religion, American philan-
thropy and American craftsmanship
with a dreadful disaster on the other
side of the world in a way that shows
the close INTERPOLATION of all parts of
the earth. The south in particular is
connected with the famine story, be-
cause southern Presbyterian mission
aries occupy the center of the famine
field and have had to bear the brunt
of the relief work. Within few days
word has been received that the Rev.
William F. Junkin of Suchien, China,
a member of a we'll known southern
family, has begun to convalesce from
an attack of the famine fever that It
was thought would cost his life. An
athletic young man, he has been left
but a shadow of his former self, DR..
]. B. Woods of Richmond, Va, and
Using Kiangpu, China, nearly died
from the famine of five years ago.
Several American missionaries died
on the famine field.
These we're soldier deaths, for only
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-18
OISAGREEABLE LINE TAKEN IN THE
HOT CANADIAN CAMPAIGN LEADS To
STRONG AN7I-AMERICAN FEELING

United States, the tory is resorting to
the desperate effort of charging that
the flag is in danger, and appealing
to patriotism.
To be sure, the flag is in no pos
sible danger and the plea is specious
in the extreme, but it is a good polit-
ical play and the last card in the
depleted deck of the tories.
Fear Alienation of Canada.
The contention on this score is, in
brief, that the United States is plot
ting to ALLEVIATE Canada from the
crown and that all loyal Canadians
should rally to the defense of the
crown and in support of autonomy
and independence.
At anti-government meetings they
are making great demonstrations in
loyalty to his majesty. OF course, no
Canadian will fail to respond to that,
any more than a Democrat would re-
main seated while a toast to Presi-
dent Taft was being proposed.
But before the meeting is over the
idea has been insidiously spread that
the gathering was not called to dis.
cuss reciprocity, but to render fealty
to the king. Persistently and skill
fully that suggestion is disseminated
CONTINUED on page twelve.)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-18
CHINA'S FREQUENT FAMINES CALL
FOR PROGRAM OF PREPARATION

the fearlessness, devotion and re-
sourcefulness of American men kept
the two recent famines from being
tenfold more destructive than they
were. If the southern Presbyterian
mission had not had it's representa-
tives in this remote part of China,
north of the Yangtse River, the call
to civilization would never have been
sounded.
AS it was, America was the nation
chiefly to respond. The British, apart
from those resident in China, could
not get into action quickly enough.
America had a special shipload of
food on the Pacific while the propriety
of opening a relief fund in London
was still being debated. The mission
airy agencies and the religious press
afforded a ready method for gathering
funds in America. The National Red
Cross co-operated. Missionaries in the
famine field gave themselves wholly
to relief work and there were no other
foreigners so engaged on the ground.
Other missions sent helpers into the
affected district and an extraordinary
Continued on page eleven.)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-18

Continued on page twelve)
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-05-19
NEW YORK. Nav 10. 1911.

The Cigar Leaf Dealers convention
in Lancaster, drawing to that city
many prominent members af the trade
from all sections of the country, is suf-
fcient to account to some extent for
the general dulness that pervades the
market. 1t is possible that the latter
part of the week will show up better,
as many dealers who attended the con-
vention are likely to take in New York
on their way home. Otherwise, the
midsummer dulness seems to have ar
rived slightly ahead of time. The man.
ufacturing end of the business has dis
played some interest in the binder sit
uation, and there have been some
inquiries along this line. Some excite
ment was aroused the latter part of
last week over the rumor that one
packer had disposed of his entire hold
ings of 1910 Connecticut broadleaf. The
report was denied by the firm in ques-
tion. Leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-05-19
PENNSYLVANIA.

LANCASTER, "a, May 8, 1911.
Rest is not what the local leaf deal
ers seek at the present time, but rest
they are getting just the same, though
business showed improvement last
week. A good deal of 1909 and 1910
tobacco was shipped the past week,
much of it going to western manufact-
urers. They are buying the older
goods because they are about the only
kind they can get for immediate use,
and are taking the 1910 tobacco through
realization of the fact that they will
pay more for it if they wait longer.
The prices of 1909 tobacco were little
sitter, and some choice lots brought as
high as IL cents, though the general
selling price was not above 10 cents.
If anything, the 1910 tobacco is selling
trife higher than the older packing,
because its quality has never been
questioned and there is so much binder
material among it. Packers feel that
they have carried the 1909 tobacco SO
long, they can afford to carry it while
longer, with a certainty of getting bet
ter prices Just as soon as the cigar in
dustry revives. Every month of age it
gets is improving its quality and in
creasing its value for manufacturing
purposes.
A good deal of speculating is being
done over the prospective prices of the
1910 goods, and considerable quantity
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-05-19
New York.
NEW YORK, May IL, 191


The leaf market remains in coma
tose condition. No big sales of any type
are reported. Whatever trading there
is limits itself to necessities. The pro-
ceedings at the Lancaster convention
are causing some heart burnings. But
they are being overshadowed by two
occurrences which have set the market
aflame. The one is the order of the
collector of the port of New York to
transfer Havana leaf shipments direct
from board of the steamer to the ap-
praisers' stores, and the other the news
of the wreck of the Havana steamer,
Merida. The trials and tribulations of
the Havana trade are just now begin
ming with the collectors order and they
will not end till the uniform rate of
duty will be Incorporated in our reci-
procity treaty with Cuba journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-05-19
VIRooUA. Wis, Nav IL, 1911.

White topped tobacco beds are more
fashionable, if possible, just now, in
the country than automobiles in the
city. Everywhere one travels he wit
nesses them on the hill and in valley,
and they tell that ample preparation is
being made for bumper tobacco crop,
and it would appear from the extent of
these plant beds that there will GER
tainly be an average acreage of the
weed cultivated in Vernon county the
present year.
Work in sorting throughout the state
is practically over and houses have
closed. The only live crew in Vernon
county is at the Pretzfeld packing
place, where as many sorters and work
men are kept busy as can be secured.
Manager Mcintosh tells the Censor
that he expects they will not be ready
to close down before the first of July.
The number of cases in the warehouse
is about 1900, very large percentage
of that being Connecticut grown. 1t
requires more time and care to proper
ly sort that class of goods than the
home grown, and workmen are receiv-
ing 81. 40 per hundred pounds for sort
ing. Censor
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-05-19
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET.
EDGERToN. WIS. N

EDGERToN, Wis, May 19, 1911.
We are getting little nearer the
end of the tobacco handling season all
the time, two more warehouses having
closed during the week, the American
Cigar Co. and j. M. Conway, while
John Hinaas opened sorting room to
care for small packing. There are
few lots settled for in the country yet
to come in and an occasional crop is
taken from first hands, but generally
speaking there is little transpiring
worthy of note. The 1910 tobacco seems
to be sweating satisfactorily and not
much case damage is anticipated.
The market for old leaf remains
rather inactive. A Pittsburg dealer
was in the state during the week and
secured 100 or so cases, A. Jenson &
Sons selling him Goes lot and H. T.
Sweeney about 50cs. T. A. Clarke sold
88cs of '06 to Jenson & Sons.
Summer weather is bringing the plant
beds along so rapidly that the only fear
the growers now entertain is that the
plants will be in readiness for the fields
earlier than usual and before they can
find time to prepare for them. The
need of rain in some sections has begun
to be felt.
The shipments out Of storage reach
only about 300cs for the week to all
points from this market.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-05-19
EFFECT OF TOBACCO ON SOILS.

Many growers are beginning to real
ize that it is now difficult to produce as
heavy yield of fine quality of tobacco
as they did 10 to 20 years ago. This
decrease in yield and quality can be at
tributed to one or both of two principal
causes-a decrease in one or more OF
the three fertilizing elements, nitrogen,
potassium, or phosphorus; or to the
loss of humus.
Considering the first cause, the ques-
tion naturally arises as to whether the
culture of tobacco exhausts the soil.
Many growers have an erroneous idea
regarding this problem, believing that
the plant removes enormous amounts of
fertility. The tobacco plant does not
remove any more of the elements than
is contained in the plants when they
are harvested. A chemical analysis of
the plant enables one to determine the
amount of nitrogen, potash and phos-
phoric acid removed by crop OF to-
bacco. If this is compared with the
amount removed by corresponding
yield of corn, potatoes, hay or cereals,
it will be found that the tobacco plant
removes more fertility than some crops
but not so much as other common crops.
Ito be Coutlnusd.)
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-05-19

of this tobacco has also been withdrawn
from the market through the buying of
manufacturers, so that the amount lett
for future trading is not by any means
in excess of what the trade will need.
John F. Brimmer & Son sold goodly
number of cases recently to a New
York party, and w. S. Brill of New
York bought large packing in Lititz.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-05-19
THE BEST TOBACCO SOILS.

The soils recognized in this state as
being suitable for the production OF
good crop of tobacco are of three kinds:
l. Sandy Loans. These soils are
probably the most desirable as they
produce an early crop Of thin, light
colored. elastic leaves. They usually
contain only small amount of natural
fertility and require an annual dressing
Of barnyard manure.
2. Light Clay Loans. Clay loans
do not always produce as fine leaf
after several years of cultivation as 90
sandy soils. This is due to an increas-
ed tendency to grow heavy and com.
pact in texture owing to a loss OF
humus. The ''new-breaking" on this
type of soil, however, have the reputa-
tion of producing the finest quality OF
heavy yielding crops.
8. The Prairie Soils. These soils
produce large portion Of the tobacco
in Wisconsin. Such soils are naturally
deep, rich, and black in color, and con-
tain much humus. When prairie soils
are we'll drained they rarely fail to
bring good results. Due to their rich
character, they usually require less cul-
tivation than the soils previously mem
toned.
The growing of tobacco should not be
attempted upon heavy clays, sandy, or
muck soils. These soils when properly
fertilized may give satisfactory yields,
but they will not come up to the stand
ard in quality The grower should al
ways bear in mind that the value Of
tobacco depends very largely upon It's
quality, and that quality is influenced
very decidedly by the physical charac-
ter of the soil.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-05-19
CULTURE IN WISCONSIN
BY j. JOHNSON
wisconsin Exp. Bulletin 2O6)


The period between 1910 and 1850 is
credited with the introduction and first
cultivation of tobacco in Wisconsin.
The exact year and place where the in
PRODUCTION was made is in dispute. 1t
seems most probable, however, that it
was first introduced into Walworth
county in 1874. Only small amount
was grown in this decade, and it was
not until 1853 that the industry receiv-
ed its first great impetus. During that
year Ralph and Orrin Pomeroy came to
Wisconsin from Ohio, bringing with
them the necessary knowledge and ex-
perience to produce mark ketable crop.
They found northwestern Rock county
most favorable for tobacco culture.
From this center the industry soon
spread over Rock and Dane counties,
from which it was later introduced into
the fertile fields of Vernon and Craw-
ford counties. With approximately
1000 acres produced in Wisconsin in
1870, it made the remarkable growth
to 13, ,359 acres in 1880, and in 1890 had
increased to 7,241 acres. The statis-
tics of 1900 showed that 81, 800 acres
had been grown, and in 1909 the acre
age is estimated to have increased to
10000 acres.
Dane county is the largest producer,
having at present approximately La, OOO
acres. Vernon and Rock counties each
with about 1000 acres, follow in lmpor-
tance, and with Columbia and Craw-
ford counties make up the most lmpor-
tant growing centers. New sections
have constantly been exploited for to-
bacco culture, until at present 10 coun-
ties are credited with considerable
degree of Importance, and fully 80 more
have grown tobacco within their bord-
ers. The growers of the state produce
annually, in round numbers, 5O,OO0,0 600
pounds, and realize from the sale Of
this crop from S5, 600, 900 to Sc, 900, 900
annually, placing the tobacco industry
sixth among the important agricultural
crops of Wisconsin. There is no doubt
but that the production will increase
rapidly in this state for years to come,
as the demand for Wisconsin binder
leaf is growing rapidly.
COST OF PRODUCTION AND PROFITS.
To produce a crop of tobacco from
seed to the bundle, in Wisconsin, IS
generally conceded to cost approxi-
mately $50 per acre. In this estimate
land and shed rental is placed at $40
per acre, and the labor figured at the
usual price The cost is often much
Jess where the grower has practically
all of the work done by his fami ". The
average yield in Wisconsin can be safe
ly placed at 1850 pounds per acre. With
an average price for sound leaf of 10
cents per pound, the return per acre
would be SIPS and the average net
profit will then amount to S75 per acre:
If what would otherwise be normal
crop of tobacco is injured by hail, in
sects or wind, the profits are very much
reduced, such tobacco usually selling at
only half price.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-24

Chorus Gloria in Excelsis in d.
Schneider.
Hymn, AS With Gladness.
Benediction.
Organ Postlude. Hallelujah Chorus,
Handel. Miss Anderson.
Evening Program:
Organ Voluntary, Offertoire De
Noel, Jules Grison, Miss Anderson.
Doxology.
Invocation.
Chorus, Sing, 0 Heavens, Shipper
Hymn. Hail Thou Long Expected
Jesus.
Scripture Reading.
Solo, O. The Town OF Bethlehem,
Bartlett, Miss Baldwin
Offertory: Violin Obligatp, Offer
toire by Peron, Mr.. Zoellner.
Hymn, Hail to the Lords Annoint-
ed.
Sermon, The Eighth in the Series Of
Representative Men of the New Tes-
lament.
Violin solo, Mr.. Zoellner
Hymn. Songs OF Praise
Benediction.
Postlude. Chorus, We March to
Victory.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-24
Young Illinois People Who Have Re-
sided Here for Several Months,
Married Saturday
Evening.
SLIPPED ONE OVER"
elimination of Romance OF Several
Months, UnItes Well and Fa-
vorably Known
Couple.

A twang of Cupid's bow, resulting
In romance which comes as sur
prise from the CULVER of the willy lit
tie god of heart smashers, is now a
matter for congratulation among the
friends of Miss Hazel Reiselt and Mr..
Dwight Pratt. who were married Sat
urday evening at Ave o'clock at the
office of Justice of the Peace John
Leindecker.
The sister OF the bride and the
groom's sister, were the only ones
who were lat in on the ground floor
of secret plans formulated by the two
principals in yesterdays marriage,
Following the nuptial service per.
formed in his best style by the JUS
tice, Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt departed
without ostentation to the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Green, 926
Main street and for the present they
will probably make their residence at
the home of the groom's relatives, Mr.
and Mrs. G. Clarence Whites.
Mrs. Pratt, nee Reiselt is the
daughter of well known LaHarpe
residents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Refs
cit. Several months ago. the younA
lady of prepossessing appearance. en-
tered the Mohler Business College In
this city and has been student there
until the commencement of the holi
days. During the past week, the bride
has been assisting as clerk at the 5
10 and 25 cent store.
Mr.. Pratt Is barber in the employ
Of Lumsden and White, 61sAa Main
Street. The g-oom's home was for
merly at Golden, III. Fascination af
ter a brief courtship found its cuI
mination in the happy one of the gift
giving seasons bridal events and the
many friends OF both young people
will not feign timidity in felicitating
Few of the friends of the newly
weds knew last evening of their mar
riage, Mrs. Pratt resuming her duties
as clerk for her employer and the
| bridegroom returning to his occupa
ton as one of the tonsorial shops
corps.
| Relatives of the bride and groom ar
rived in the city last evening and 9th
ers today and postnuptial pleasantries
are In store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-24
M. P. CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM MONDAY
"santa's Surprise" VIII Be the PIayIet
Enacted by Methodist Protestant
Children.

Tomorrow evening, the following
Christmas cantat program will be
given at the Methodist Protestant
church, corner Fourteenth and Ex-
change streets:
Characters:-Bessie, Lucy, Maude-
chums-. Singing and speaking
Tom, Ned, Jack-chums ...
......... Singing and speaking
Captain Bob, an able seaman. -.
..i... -. Singing and speaking
Santa Claus-the children's friend
.......... Singing and speaking
Choruses of sailors, dollie girls.
buccaneers, fairies, icicle boys, etc.
Part first:
/. Introduction . Instrumental
2. I'm Jolly Old Santa .... Solo
g. We Hail the Christmas Time
Full chorus of boys and girls
as many as possible.
4. Sailor song-s to II boys
..-......:.-..... ........ Chorus
5. Dollies-5 to 8 girls. Chorus
6, Buccaneer chorus-s to boys
.-.....-.....- ...... Chorus
With sleds and BelIs.
....... Full chorus and solo
8. Good Night ... Full chorus
Part second
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-24
..sRlcHAm" YOUNG ueoRs
NIuHey s-.'J -.aauui LisSdse OdH q
ten be Relieved, But How Many
Remedies Effect Permanent
Cure.


]. Lewis Coleman, sworn on my oath
say, | am II years of age. Three years
ago became badly afflicted with Kid
ney and Bladder troubles. my back
hurt me so bad could not sit up.
could scarcely urinate and then small
quantities, with hard efforts, although
having to respond to the call OF ma
ture every hour. After trying. other
medicine, / commenced taking Brig
ham" Young Vigors. and the improve
ment in my health began Immediately
and after | had taken 6 or I boxes, !
was entirely well; and fearing the re-
turn of my affliction, l took or $
boxes more, and since that time have
had no indication Of any trouble win
my kidneys and bladder whatever.
| further swear / am paid nothing
directly or indirectly for this affidavit
and IL some other poor sufferers are
cured by means of reading what curea
me feel that | am well paid for the
testimonial. LEWIS COLEMAN
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Gath day Of December, 1910.
(SeaD N. 7. CHERRY,
Circuit Clerk.
/ Never accept substitute.
For Sale by, I. c. Reeves, 326 Main
/ st., and other Keokuk dealers