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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-01-19

The experiments on tobacco conduct
ed by the Plant Industry Bureau of the
Department of Agriculture, and fore
cast of future work, are contained in
the annual report of Prof. B. I. Gallo
way, chief of the bureau. The inves-
LEGATIONS were in charge of w. w. Gar
ner, and covered the tobacco districts
of Massachusetts, Connecticut. New
York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky,
Maryland, Virginia, North and South
Carolina and Texas. The general fea-
lures Of the work are the improvement
in yield and quality by breeding and Sc
lection. as we'll as variety tests, the
determination of the plant food require
ments in the districts, and the develop
ment of systems of crop rotation. He
believes the results will afford a basis
for developing improved methods of
sulture Laboratory and field investi-
cations relating to curing, fermenta-
ton, control of diseases, etc., are taken
up in the districts where most needed.
Field stations are maintained in the to-
bacco districts and demonstrations are
conducted showing the most profitable
methods of culture. Experiments have
been made with pure strains Of several
cDaTacG9r1SUIc VdT1SLI0S IOr the puI pOSS
of making a systematic study Of the
effects of environment on the habits OF
growth Of the plant and on the quality
Of the cured leaf.
Connecticut Valley. = Cooperative
studies with growers as to the value Of
the steam Specialization Of seed beds in
controlling calico or the mosaic disease
have been continued, as have also the
tests with different sources of phos-
phorus in increasing the yield and re-
ducing rust in the broadleaf section.
The special feature of the investiga-
tions in tobacco curing in this section
this year is study of the effect Of diff
ferent temperatures on the color and
other qualities Of the cured leaf.
New York rk-Experiments in the most
profitable use of fertilizers and the best
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-01-19
New England.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Jan. 9, 1912

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Jan. 9, 1912.
Sales of 1911 tobacco in the Connecti-
cut valley have not been numerous of
late. Buyers are offering from twelve
to eighteen cents per pound for Havana
Seed in the bundle. Hail-cut or other
wise damaged leaf brings from five
cents per pound upward. Most Of the
growers who have not yet sold have
practically decided to pack their crops
and hold for higher prices.
George A. Gillette. sixty-fye years
old, lifelong tobacco grower, died in
his home in East street, Suffield, Conn.
last week, Friday. He leaves a widow
and four children.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-01-19

er DreValleS,
According to the tables issued by the
department of agriculture, the total
yield of the cigar leaf crops raised in
New England, New York, Pennsyl
vania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Georgia and
Florida in the last year, that is 1911,
amounted to 218, 153, 900 pounds. Last
years cigar leaf crop was by about
sixteen million pounds larger than the
crop produced in 1910. The increase
was chiefly in Wisconsin, although
there was a slight increase in Pennsyl
vania and in the Georgia-Florida crops.
A slight decrease will be noted in the
New England states and Ohio. At any
rate our domestic cigar leaf crop last
year was very large one. But was it
only large enough for our actual de-
mands or did it exceed those demands?
On this showing will depend the mar
ketable value of the crop. Our cigar
industry on the official showing of the
internal revenue figures consumed in
1910 141, 116, 400 pounds of cigar leaf.
AS twenty millions of this amount were
foreign leaf, the 1910 consumption of
the domestic cigar leaf by our cigar in
dustry may be set down to have
amounted in round figures to one hun
dred and twenty million pounds. AS
the output of our cigar industry in 1911
is likely to show an increase of at least
three hundred millions that would mean
an increased consumption of about three
quarters of million pounds more of
tobacco Strictly speaking we would
then have surplus of about sixty-two
million pounds Of domestic leaf for the
consumption of our cigar industry in
1912. But this surplus is more appar-
ent than real For from it must be de-
Quoted the great quantity of the low
grade cigar leaf which is absorbed in
the manufacture of scraps and smoking
tobaccos and also certain quantity
which is being annually exported. 1t
these deductions are made the actual
surplus is likely to dwindle down to less
than half its apparent figure, not
enough of surplus TO be either guam
titively or qualitively effective enough
to have a restraining influence on the
maintenance Of price. For while the
figures given embrace every pound OF
cigar leaf raised, the market price de-
pends rather on the serviceable out
come of the different types than on the
total yield as such. But in the above
figures the leaf trade will at least have
a safe guide by which to shape its bus
mess for the current year.-U. S. To
bacco Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-01-19
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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-01-19
NOTE BOOK SKETCHES


The severe winter weather of late
has left the undelivered tobacco in the
country in such frozen condition as to
interfere greatly with the warehouse
handling of the crop, besides is likely
to postpone the receiving to later
date than was expected. The bundles
are frozen so solidly as to absolutely
prevent any examination on delivery
and must be thawed out before being
placed on the sorting tables, process
that requires several days in warm
room, and few. of the warehouses are
equipped with heated store rooms so
the work at the packing houses is be-
ing handicapped in measure. AS the
tobacco in the country is not likely to
thaw out until we'll towards spring, the
outlook is not a pleasant one to con-
template for the packers who have
large amounts to handle. Under such
conditions some warehouses find it diff
ficult to keep full force of hands in
operation and delays and shut-downs
promise to be frequent. There is am
pie reason, therefore, that packers are
disposed to take in their purchases only
as fast as they can be conveniently
handled, especially so while zero wealth
er prevailes.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-01-19

allied that from the precarious condi-
tion of the new crop both in the Vuelta
Abajo and Partido districts recession
in price is not likely to occur Journal
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-01-19
VIRoQUA, WIS, Jan. 10, 1912.


Despite the most searchingly cold
weather known here for years, tobacco
growers have come long distances to
make deliveries From the Mississippi
to the Kickapoo, north and south of US,
in fact every section within radius of
twenty-five miles, men and teams brav-
ed the elements and came across for the
long green and they are getting it in
large measure. 1t is safe to say that
more money is being taken from smaller
acreage than any year since growing
commenced here. Besides deliveries to
local dealers, many carloads are being
taken away by the American Tobacco
Co., the United Cigar Co., Borden and
other dealers.
Up to date 40 crops have been taken
in at the Eckhardt warehouse, and the
10 largest yields and money crops are
thus given: County Asylum, 6 acres,
1920 65; Chris Bjerk, acres, 1869. 80;
Erick Bolstad, % acres, $435.40; Sam
Erickson, % acres, $500. 80; George j..
Amann, 3 acres, $502. 55; August Dunn
ke, 3 acres, $4,000; Thos. A. Thomp-
son, 4 acres, 81, 0O080; Carl Wrobel, 81
acres, 1,O64.35; C. E. Suiter, 6 acres,
81, 1855; Fred Kellicutt, acres,
81, 1855.
The largest money delivery at the
Mcintosh house was by Peter H. Void
and Melvin Swenson, 5 acres, 1919.
Frank Primmer tells that his crop
from less than acres is worth 1892 at
the price sold for.
Anyway, it is great winter harvest,
everybody happy with the returns.
Little docking is done, we believe none
with local warehousemen.- Censor.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-29

Of order against it, The roll call
them proceeded
The call for each ballot passed
without change or incident until Kan
sas was reached. The delegates and
spectators held their breath, half ex-
/ penting break in Wilson's favor.
following the roll call TODAY which
showed the Kansas eleven for Wilson
and nine for Clark. R1t the instruc-
tlons holding them tn Clark until two
thirds of the delegation believed him
~ votes We're cast for Clark
In Michigan. Kern and Wilson each
lost one tn Harmon.
huSh of expectation settled over
the hall when New York was called.
hut Charles F. Murphy arose and as
usual announced
New York casts go votes for Har-
mon"
In North Carolina Wilson los, one
TO Underwood. Harmon lost one in
'hlo 1t Went to Brvan. who was
7ns restored tn tine roll. By this
tlme II became apparent that there
would he no nomination on the sixth
ma 'l"l, This MIS- assured when New
"fk d1d not shift to either of the
leading candidates.
In Tennessee, which cast its vote
dllferentlN on each ballet. Wilson
gained four and Clark two. All Of
he six came from the Harmon col
umn
AT the end of the roll Nebraska
corrected her Vote. giving Wilson !.
Clark =. gain of one for Wilson
The total of the ballot showed lit
Tie change from the preceding vote.
The result was.
Clark AS. Wilson. S54, Underwood.
~; Harmon lS5. Marshall 81. Kern
l, Bryan l.
Compared with the fifth ballot.
this showed gains of two votes for
Clark and three for Wilson. Under
woods vote was the highest so far
polled for him. He gained one and
half over the last ballot Har-
mons vote was the lowest he had re-
ce'v"d six and a half less than he
had on III" fifth ballot. Marshall's
81 remained constant. Kern lost one
vote and Brvan was returned to the
roll with a single vote
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-29
TAMMANY HALL
NOT FOR WILSON

Baltimore. June 2a.-There is au-
thority for the statement made today
by A member Of Tammany hall and
concurred in by the leaders of Speak
er Clark's campaign, that the New
York vote will 60 to Wilson and that
Tammany hall would even prefer Bry-
an to the New Jersey governor. The
Harmon strength reduced to thirty
nine on the twelfth ballot, was also
looked upon as q possible acquisition
to Clark, for while Ohio's loyalty to
Harmon Is undoubted. vet i, was not
expected to hold out indefinitele with
the Harmon total rapidly falling of.
One thing seemed to be generally con-
ceded-that neither the Harmon nos
the Underwood forces would 60 tc
Wilson. The latter's strength appears
to be concentrated in the progressive
and radical elements already enlisted
under his standard. with the prospects
of catching the more progressive
branch Of the Clark contigent II tfs.
latter became restless with the delay.
The statement of Bryan that the
New York vote hurt Harmon's chances
was disclosed generally today and IL
was urged by those opposing Clark
that this might apply also to the Clark
movement. National Committeeman
James Weatherly Of Alabama said to.
day:
This 10 the most unem otional con.
vention I have ever known No can.
didate has right to refuse New
Yorks vote. The time for such tran.
cendentalism has long passed"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-29
SUMMARY OF DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
so FAR AS DEFINITELY AGREED UPON

Of their rights and to enlarge powers
of the federal government.
There is.' says the platform. mo
twilight zone between the nation and
the state in which exploiting interests
can take refuge from both"
Urges support Of proposed consti-
tutional amendments pending in va
rious state legislatures, providing for
an income tax and election of United
States senators by direct vote Of the
people. AS justification of the de-
mands Of the party for publicity Of
campaign expenditures. attention is
directed "to the enormous expendit-
ures Of money in behalf Of the presi-
dent and his predecessor in the re-
cent presidential contest"
Declares for presidential prefer
ence primaries. Directs national
committee to provide for selection at
primaries Of members Of national
committee.
Pledges party to enactment Of law
prohibiting campaign contributions
by corporations and unreasonable
campaign contributions by indi-
viduals
Favors single presidential term and
making president eligible to reelec-
ton.
Felicitates democratic congress on
it's record. enumeratinE important
achievements and pledges an ade-
quate navy.
Denounces republican administra-
ton on charge Of extravaganza and
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-29

Baltimore. June 2s.--The follow.
ing is a summary Of the democratic
platform so far as agreed upon:
Reaffirms party's devotion to the
principles Of democratic government
as formulated by Jefferson.
Declares for tariff for revenue
only; denounces the high repubn-
can tariff as the principal cause Of
the unequal distribution Of wealth.
Favors immediate downward re-
vision of present duties especially up
on necessaries Of life. Also favore
gradual reduction so as not to inter-
fere with or destroy legitimate in
dustries. Denounces President Taft
for vetoing tariff bills Of last con-
gress.
Condemns republican party "for
failure to redeem its promises Of 1908
for downward revision
Takes issue with the republican
platform as to the high cost Of liv-
ing. contendinR it is largely due to
high tariff laws.
Favors vigorous enforcement Of the
criminal features Of the antitrust
law. Demands such additional legis-
lation as may be necessary to crush
private monopoly. Favors prohibi.
tion Of holding companies. interlock-
ing directors. stock watering. etc.
Condemns republican administra-
ton for compromising with Stand
ard OIL company and tobacco trust u
Denounces as ''usurpation" the ef-
forts Of republicans to deprive states
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-29

demands return to simplicity and eco
nomy betting a democratic govern
ment.
Favors efficient supervision and
rate regulation of railroads. express
companies. telegraph and telephone
lines and valuation of these com
panies by the interstate commerce
commission and also LEGISLATION
against over issuance of stocks of
these corporations
In connection with a demand for
such a revision of the BANKING laws
as will give temporary relief in case
of financial distress. there is de-
nunciation of the Aldrich bill pre-
pared by the monetary commission.
The present method of depositine
government funds is condemned and
the party is pledged to the enactment
OF law for the deposit of such funds
by competitive bidding in state or ma
tional banks without discrimination
as to locality.
Recommends investigation Of agri-
cultural credit societies in Europe to
ascertain whether a system of rural
credits may be devised suitab'ee to
conditions In the United States.
Pledges party to enactment Of leg
islation to prevent devastation Of low
er Mississippi valley by floods and
the control Of the Mississippi is de-
clared to be a national. rather than
a state problem. The ",,'->. nra.-
Of naviRable channel is also rec
commended.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-29

after comforting with the Oregon del
egation returned to his seat by the
Nebraska standard.
Baltimore. june 2s.--A general un-
derstanding that spreao Throughout,
the city to the effect that nomina
| ton would be made before the ad
| journment of tonight's session of the
democratic convention. filled the gal
leries long before the regular hour
for the calling of the convention
The heat was even worse than during
the last nights session and the dele =
gates. in addition to discartling their
coats. stripped off their wilted col
lars.
Some of the managers of the rival
forces We're ON the floor early
strengthening ther lines among III,
| delegates and seeking to find weak
| spots in the lineup of their oppo-
nents.
| The Wilson forces asserted conf
dently that the consistent gains show
by Wilson in the first five ballots in
dicated strength that would grad
ually increase if the halloting con-
tinued. The Clark forces. on the other
hkand, claimed to have enough dele
gates pledged to rrolons tho dead
lock indefinitely if Wilson'S gains CON
tinued
confusion and the police and the SER
geant-at arms tried in vain to cleal
them.
At $40 the hand played The Star
Spangled Banner Every one in thc
hall rose and the confusion in the
aisles increased. Many women ap-
peared in the delegates seats on the
floor and there was much visiting
| back and forth among the various
delegations.
Chairman James called the conven-
| ton to order at 9:42 Gradually th.
disorder subsidized and the Rev. Geo
F. Dudley of Washington offered :.
prayer. He concluded amid applause
Cries Of good. good" came from the
delegates. weary With the lengthy sas.
sions.
Chairman James announced an i'm
material correction i'm the result cf
the fifth ballot. He then admonisheel d
the galleries for kissing and anplaud
ing votes and at GAS directed the
calling of the roll for the sixth ballot
Would Charge Two-thiu!s Rule.
c. N Malieu of Oklahoma. alter
nate. tried to move To suspend tho
two thirds rule and nominate. l,v q
majority vote. a chorus of disap-
proval greeted the motion and Chair
man James quickly sustained point
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-29
Fifteenth BALLOT FOR PRESIDENT TAKEN AND NO nomination MADE
BRYAN STARTS
PANDEMONIUM
OVER NEW YORK

Baltimore, June 29.-During the
fourteenth ballot Mr. Bryan caused
an uproar by :he declaration that as
long as New York's votes are cast for
Clark he withheld his vote from him,
The Csmmoner was granted the plat
form t.. explain his vote. He said the
vote o. New York represented the
wishes ef one man. Charles F. Muir
ply mi he represented the same in
terests chat sought to dominate the
Chicaen convention.
Whom Nebraska was reached Will
lam Jennings Brdyan demanded a
poll OF the delegation. His was the
portunity to explain my vote" said
Bryan amid a tumult Of disorder.
vote, vote. vote" shouted the dele
gates. Bryan standing on his chair
with one hand resting on the Ne
braska standard sazed over the
crowd.
He swung big palm leaf fan as the
tumult continued. For what pur-
pose does the gentlemen rise" de-
manded Representative sulzer from
the chair. "As long" began MIR. Bry-
an. and the wave overwhelmed him.
Senator Stone of Missouri made an
effort to secure unanimous consent
that Bryan be allowed to make a
statement. roar Of descent greet
eo tne request when SulZer stated
II, but he announced "the chair
no objection" BRYAN made his way
t othe platform through the sweating
mob In the isles. A round Of cheers
greeted him as he took the platform,
I have asked the privilege of MAX
ing an explanation because am not
alone in this convention. When /
speak, speak for many in this hall
and for great many more outside
this hail." Bryan continued. II am
explaining my vote only because my
advice was not followed in my own
delegation. advised that those who
are instructed for Mr.. Clark stand by
him until conditions arose that justi-
fed us from doing otherwise.
Not all Of the delegations agreed
with me. If poll is demanded ! am
now ready to cast my vote and give
my reas SON.
II recognize the responsibility that
rests upon me in doing what l intend
to do in giving this explanation. I
expected this necessity to arise. I
have written out what I propose to
| say that there may be no mistake"
,, Here Mr.. Bryan read prepared
/! statement explaining his vote.
Having explained our position -
! said Bryan, IT now announce my vote
for" another roar from the floor
interrupted him here and former Gov
'ernor McCorkle of West Virginia gain
ed the floor to ask a. question.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-29
RESULTS OF FOURTEEN BALLOTS FOR
THE PR Es1DENTIAL NOMINEE

ership. The Clark supporters would
any basis but admitted the Under
wood people now hold the key to the
situation.
Information was forthcoming this
morning that one Of the leaders of
the movement for Mr.. Underwood in
one of the southern delegations would
urge that the time had come to turn
on the ground that the floor leaders S
chances were only slight at the best.
in the face of Bryan's opposition, and
that the logical nominee at this hour
was Clark. Whether the effort to
swing the Underwood vote to Clark
would be successful was a matter of
grave doubt.
The ,rospect Of dark horse loom
ed up with increasing force in case
names of Kern and Gaynor were
among those mentioned. Thus far,
however. there has been no organ
lied movement toward any Of the men
in the background. One of the flying
reports Of the morning was that a
Clark and Gaynor ticket might be ar
ranged. This was on the theory tina,
New York votes by conceding to the
New York delegation the naming OF
the vice president. In the delegation
itself, however, there was little pro-
nounced sentiment for Gaynor, al
though it was not doubted that New
York would feel honored in being
accorded the second place on the
ticket.
Senator Blankhead of Alabama
chairman of the Underwood campaign
committee, declared with emphasis
this morning that the Underwood
forces would not go over into the
Clark camp.
"Why should we go to Clark p
asked Rankhead. "Our votes would
not nominate Clark II we Joined his
forces. And I can say the same re.
garding Wilson's movement. Ou,
vote would not nominate the New
Jersey governor.
We have the key to the situation
and they must come to u.s."
Bryan Slept.
Bryan slept late this morning and
card pinned on his door on which
was written. MIR. Bryan is asleep
Please don't knock" turned away
many visitors. Bryan declined to talk
about the probable nomination before
he retired