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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09
Pennsylvania.
LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. 81, 1912.

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. 81, 1912.
There has been no break in the prices
of Lancaster county's new crop. The
local trade does not like to admit it, but
the reports received of sales in differ
ent parts of the county show that the
tendency of prices has been to stiffen
some. In spite of several factories that
should have tended to bring down the
prices, they have gone the other way,
and during the past week quite num-
Der of sales were reported at eleven
and half cents and four.
The reports of prices are, as a rule,
received from the growers rather than
from the packers. The latter refuse to
give prices, though doubtless in many
instances they might name some great
ly below the prices announced by farm
ers. The consequence is that the only
quotations seen in the daily papers are
those furnished by growers.
Probably half the county's crop has
been sold, and some of the dealers be-
lieve the rest will be a very long time
In selling unless prices come down.
Some of our packers have not even be-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09
GAYS, MILLS. WIS. Feb. l, 1912.

On Thursday of last week Andrew
Jenson & Sons received four big crops
of tobacco at this point, one of them
probably the most valuable crop raised
in the county. Three of these We're
grown in Johnstown valley. 7. l..
Thompson delivered his eight acre crop
receiving $2,0O9.37. The crop was
grown by shareman Seigbert Anderson.
On the same day, Thursday, Thompson
Bros, Matt and Louis, received SLIPS. 60
for an 8 acre crop. The other Johnstown
crop was acre one delivered by Lars
Nlson which brought the owner 1926. Al.
Atwood & Haynes delivered 5 acres
to the Mcintosh firm Monday of this
week receiving $1272. 46.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09

A decrease of sc, 564 in the number
of cigars made and an increase of A.
881 pounds in the quantity of tobacco
manufactured appears in the record
for the western district of Wisconsin
for the six months ending December
81, 1911, as compared with the same
period in 1910. The same record, as
provided by Internal Revenue Collector
F. L. Gilbert, shows that not ciga-
rette or pound of snuff was made in
the district in the same period. The
record shows that for the six months
period the number of cigars made in
the western district in the six months
period of 1911 was 18, 844, 356 as COM
pared with 18, 844, ,344 the same months
of 1910. The number of pounds of to-
bacco manufactured in the district was
IL, 585 as compared with 13,204 in the
last six months of 1910. For the same
period the eastern district shows fall
ing off in the number of cigars OF
l, 13O, ,816 and decrease in the amount
of tobacco manufactured by 115, ,955,
the figures being for the six months of
1911: Cigars, Al, ,667, 1O9; tobacco, g.
842, 28O, as compared with: Cigars, no.
O2O, and tobacco, 1,682,855 pounds in
1910.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09

types of domestic tobacco, but the
sales reported are few and of little
consequence. Binders and Pennsylva-
mia have been traded in principally. If
The dealers were willing to make con-
cessions, sales would be more frequent,
but the leaf men regard their position
as s4rong and are unwilling to yield in
the matter of prices. Leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09

Smoking and chewing tobacco is no
discredit to man. Abstinence from
the use of tobacco, furthermore, is not
to persons credit. This is judicial
opinion expressed by United States
Judge K. M. Landis of Chicago in court
to Rev. w. H. Taylor, pastor of the
Humboldt Park Baptist church, when
the minister appeared to plead for
leniency for Parker E. Abel, who
pleaded guilty to .rifing mail. Your
honor" said the minister, "allow me
to speak for this young man. He is a
member of my church, of good moral
character and reputation unbesmirch-
ed" "What do you mean when you
say good reputation and moral char
acter?" queried the court. HE doesn t
smoke. chew or drink. He stands we'll
with the congregation. Judge Lands
then said it was none to Abell's credit
that he did not use tobacco, and that
he might much better smoke than steal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09

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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09
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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09
NEW YORK, Jan. 81, 1912.

The sore spot on the domestic leaf
market is the high prices. There has
been a great deal of inquiry for all
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09

Now that last years crop has been
practically taken up, there is every
reason to believe that the one this year
will be just as eagerly sought after
with anything like normal acreage
planted The market too would stand
"a 10 or Is per cent increase without
materially, affecting the chances of re-
munerative prices should an average
crop be grown. Several hundred cur
ing sheds have been destroyed by cy-
clones and heavy winds the past season,
many of which will not be rebuilt, nat
urally causing a decrease in acreage in
those localities. The grower who has
his ear to the ground ought easily to
see that the coming season is one to
enlarge rather than diminish the tobac-
co acreage in Wisconsin. The time is
especially ripe for planting all the area
the experienced tobacco growers of this
state can possibly care for. Lay these
predictions aside and watch how nearly
they are fulfilled before another year
rolls around.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09

Speaking of big yields, let US mention
three crops delivered to T. B. Earle re-
Gently, all of which brought nice fat
returns though bought for stemming
purposes. Carl L. Lien from 10 acres
delivered 20, ,552 lbs. and received a
check for $1438.64; Leonard Marsden,
1Oa, II, SAG lbs., for which he was paid
$1228. 22; w. F. Gardner, 10a, 20, 9O5 lbs.
and check for $1463.3 35.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-02-09
NOTE BOOK SKETCHES


While the tobacco growers are count
ing up the fat returns amounting to
probably an average of $3.50 per acre
from the proceeds of last years crop,
it might be well to stop and consider
the reasons why the profits exceed
those of former years when better
crop probably was produced. When
buyers go out and chase over the grow
ing districts urging the signing of con-
tracts months ahead of the delivery Of
the crop it is evident that some unus-
ual market conditions are present out
of the ordinary channels of trade. 1t
may be the prospective supply is not
equal to the ever increasing demand for
our tobacco, or it might be some other
significant reason, but it is to the ad-
vantage of the grower having crop
for sale to keep posted at all events.
It must be remembered that Wisconsin
acreage devoted to the tobacco crop
has not increased perceptibly for the
past ten years, while the market de-
mand for our binders has increased
enormously as the manufacturing in
dustry has developed. A few of the
larger manufacturing concerns could
easily use every pound of desirable
binder leaf produced in the state the
past year. They could figure out that
proposition just as soon as the drouth
and grasshopper af1iction last summer
promised to turn good portion. of the
crop into a low grade class of leaf.
There is no great quantity of old stock
on hand to meet the deficiency, so the
future needs must be met from the crop
at hand. This in a measure accounts
for the long price paid for the 1911 crop.
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year OF the Honey Boys" In min
strelar, 1t Is his first personal pro-
duction, and everything is TO be spic,
span and new 1t is promised that
not one iota of last years program
remains "Oldtlme minstrelsy ideal
lied" is the slogan, and white face
revues and innovations have not Gee
attempted. George Evans Is n firm
believer in the traditional semi circlc.
where bones aid tambo." interlocutor
and sweet singers reign supreme, and
for the present production h0 has pro-
vided a splendid scsnic picture called
Tho Wisteria Bower" for the intro
duction of his entertainment. IT has
been painted by Unit & Wicks. scenic
artists for Daniel Fronman's New York
Lyceum Theatre The middle portion
of the show Will offer a Southern spec
taclc and dancing rovel entitled. Down
On the Tombigbee." and it Is said 70
be beautiful picture OF moonlight
night on the bayou. Following this
in one of those Incompatible mono
logua moments which have made him
famous as ''minstrelsy's brightest
star" The Five Banjo Ihiends VIII
next be offered in & period OF musical
and singing entertainment of II re-
fined character. And then comes The
Dixie Derby" a musical comedy, for
WHICH lIc pOot, i ana lHN5lC nave
been written by George Evans himself,
and in which he Will play the rolo of
Snowflake Lincoln Crump. Jockey ILL,
who tides Dandy Dan to victory in the
Blackviiie Derby. This afterpiece
Will introduce great many catchy
tunes, and III the past George Evans
has proved that he can write successes
In juggling pretty music. "The Dixie
Derby" Is un, elaboration of the idea OF
those funny pictures showing, the
Blackrille races, and is promised to
be n constant laugh from start ITO
ffiisli. The company surrounding
George Erans embraces such minstrel
fayorites as John King, Vaughn Com
fort, Charles Rinchart, Sam Lee, Will
liam Cawley Tommy Hyde, Charles
Hilliard, James Meehan. Sam Lloyd,
Master George Koty, AL Fontaine,@ Low
Gilmore. James Castle and the Five
Banjo Phiends. There is large band
and orchestra. which insures a real
musical treat.
t George Evans and Ills Honey Boys
will be seen ut the Academy On Friday,
Saturday and Saturday matifee.
TEhc White SIavc.' q Isl ~ y 5ss
BARLEY Campo ellis picturesque play.
Tho White Slave having had o rest
OF over gexen years, begins on engag e-
tnent at the 3 Lou Theatre, J commenclng
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production. headed by the eminent
black-faced comedian. Henry s. Hotch-
KISS. and his oll-star aggregation of
singers and Jokesmiths. the perform
{ ancc VIII cloae in blazo of glory
radinting from the already famous cafe
scene. In which Will appear number
OF Richmond's raeauteous bellies and
noted beauS. singing and dancing with
all tho animation OF youth, happiness
and enthusiasm
In the minstrcl show will appear as
end men and interlocutors many of
the best known comedians in the city,
such az James j. Pollard, Blanchard S.
Forbes. George w. Warren, T. Crox-
ton Gordon. Charles S. Sickel, Thomas
-. McAdhmB. Fred WcsterveIt, David
H. Lenkc. Thomas X. Royster, Carl n
Boschon. Henry s. Ho.chkisB. and the
eh'et ihterlocutor. or master of cere-
monies. Horace F. Smith. This aggre-
cation Will offer new. fresh and side
splitting Jokes and gags, Introducing
mary local hits and illusions, which
arc sure to afford endless amusement
to the audience. while among the solo
singers will be heard, besides several
of tho funny men, c. II finder. the
well known baritone. with his quartet,
consisting OF Walter II. Watkins, G.
letter Jones, Joseph f. White. and the
Soloiet; r. Lynn Tucker, tenor OF
note, who Will sing the always well
come when You and 1 Were Young.
Maggie" and several others Besides
these stars. the famous chorus of
thirty-five ringing voices will make the
centre cha delier shake with the i'm
.ncRse volume OF tone which 1t has
learned to produce under the careful
direction OF Maestro Smith. as well as
awaken the still voices OF the strings
with the softly hummed retrains or tho
unaccompanied choruses. Arranged in
true minstrel fashion OH n platform be-
hind the troupe will stand the or
chestra of Professor Joseph c. kess-
Mich, specially engaged for this part
of the program. The rest of tho per-
formance will be under the musical
direction of Professor Moses Stein
Following the Ministries comes the
striking Indian scenc. The stage Will
pc set with tepees ard properly and
artIsticaliy decorated when the dam
GERS, headed by Miss Lucy Gwathmey,
the Indian queen, and Lewis Boyd. The
chief. whirl out from the wings in ali
their buciskin trappings. The we'll
drilled chorus OF prominent young men
and girls not only goes through tho
weird steps of the war dance. but.
accompanying Miss Gwathmey and Mr..
boyd. sings the stirring strains OF the
Incidental music OF the dance.
After the Indian scene the astound-
Ing playlet. Tho Return OF Mona Lisa
written specially for the occasion by
Otis n. lilfriend, Will be seen. 1t is
safe to predict that this skit. as played
by Miss Lucy Ford Workman as
Hclyn Steel; Miss Emma Gray White,
as Mrs. De Bean Van Camp; II, God
NJ. smith. as The Thief; Holt Page, as
Angelo AIike-ell; James Wheat, as Jean
do Rest, and ar. Alfriend himself MS
ARSENIC Luping. will prove o brilliant
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George Evaus's 1Iinstrefs
George Evans and his Honey Boy
MinstreiB appear 10 be quite the
largest and best entertainment of the
kind on the theatrical horizon for the
coming season. While 1t Is the fourth
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y l. 4 i q i
~ amusing success, not only because
OF the intrinsic clocerness OF tho plev-
let, but because OF the skllful comedy
work OF tho members OF the company
A series OF tableaux. representing
many of the most famous pictures or
the world. in which q number of
Richmond's most beautiful women will
appear. posed By Miss Nora Houston
VIII then be shown. The beauty of q
similar series exhibited few years
ago guarantees the interest and en-
thuslasm that will be evoked by this
portion OF the program.
Then comes the carefully rchearsed
Cafe chantant scene, under the man
asement OF Alvin NJ. Smith, who APP
pears as the French head waiter in
charge of tho most attractive set
or Mattresses ever employed In a
restaurant. This scene Will. be one
OF the most attractive and brilliant
features OF the entire evening, intro
ducinS. as 1t does, a:number of special
ties and ensemble numbers Seated Mt
the tables In the cafe will be score
or more of the best known young peo-
pie in Richmond who act as a chorus
as we'll us an unusually attractivc
background for the performers The
spccialties include the Pierrette dance
OF seven girls and seven mon, which
closes with q most effcctlve ana I'M
usual pose; Otis Alfriend and Goodwin
Boykin. in song and dance billed an
THE Shrimp Sisters: the laughable
Coop Dance. presented by a graceful
group OF the younger girls; the &C.
centric entertainer. MIR. Frischkorn. and
a Ieapirg, spinning, whirling Spanish
dance in costume by four girls and
four men, accompanied by stamping
feet and clinking castenets, trained
BY Miss Ella Binford. which bids fair
to be one of the big hits of the entire
affair.
The curtain falls with a ringing.
rousinS chorus sung By all who take
part in the .fc scene.
In order to herald properly the open-
Ing performance, there Will be pa
rade curly Tuesday afternoon of the
minstrel organization. including Its
exclusive orchestra, all appropriately
costumed in linen busters and high
white hats
II is confidently expected that the
Society Vaudeville will prove to be
the most unique and interesting per
formancc ever given by the amateur
talent Of Richmond, Qualifying the In.
finite pains and trouble to which its
organizers and participants have gone
in order to aid a charity which is
boundless In it's capacity for doing
good.
George Evans's 1IinstreIs.
George Evans and his Honey Boy
MinstreiB appear 10 be quite the
largest and best entertainment of the
kind on the theatrical horizon for the
coming season. While 1t Is the fourth
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many times Journeyed up and down the
Mississippi. he had become acquainted
with the manners and customs, as we'll
as the geography of the land OF cotton.
This knowledge he used to splendid
advantage in The White Slave"
The heroine. Lisa. is n white girl OF
high parentage. but 1t is in the ad-
mirably created mystery with which
he surrounded her birth. and the in
tricate circumstances which throw her
into slavery, that the author has won
tk- admiration OF tho theatregocr In
The White Slave" there is young
love romance. which develops through
many exciting and pathetic scenes.
(The story Is always dramatic but
never goes beyond the pale of prob
ability Tho escape of Lisa and her
lover from tho plantation of Osceola
: the destruction of the Belle-Creol in
mtdStream, and the capture of the
fuGitives ut Red Devils Island are
features Of tho play, While the cast
selected for this elaborate revival Of
The White Slave Is, i'll all probability
the best since the oniEinal production.
and no expense has been spared by
tation ono of the dramatic events OF
the present season, so that The White
Slave" MIL have q new, interest FOR
those who find keen enjoyment in
/ seeing IL over again. rs well as for the
generation which has grown from
childhood since Its first production.
Empire's New Comedy BiII.
For the week to start tomorrow the
Empire mana gement has arranged a
sill of diversified vaudeville features
that promises at least to,.reach the
high mark OF superiority already cs-
tablishcd at that home of vaudeville
dc luxe.
Probably the strongest feature yet
carded Ut this theatre comes in the en-
gagement of Marie and Billy Hart. Tho
little woman; Is q picture OF loyeli-
ness and wonderful Versatility, and
Billy Is an, Eddie Foy kind Of comedian.
( famous for his, eccentric humor. To-
setker. they are one OF the strongest
offerings in the entire vaudeville field
Another interesting number will be
/ offered bysIlclly and Lafferty, a man
and a woman. In q comedy sketch, the
of which Will allow OF
their displaying their unique dancing
skill. at which they Ore peculiarly
udppt and graceful.
Es A jollysnumber W III be provided by
Charles Sweet, who has como to be
called chic Musical Burglar" which
lis. an indication OF his character
comedy capabilities ana his skill in
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tomorrow night Tho author of "The
White Slave" wrote numerous plays,
but In no other play of his did he live
Sc to human nature as in his
ideally beautiful, interesting and en-
tt..a.ning story of the sunny South
before the war. There had been many
dramas before this about tho slavery
question. Mrs. Stoves Uncle Toms
Cabin" had won fame all over the
world, and Boucicault's THE Octoroon"
was said to be even a better play. 1t
was in 1852 that BARLEY Campbell set
TO work to improve upon the efforts OF
these masters. Having, In his earlier
days. lived in the South. and having
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-04

the handling OF sweet musical instru-
ments.
Another OF the clever and talented
girls. who have done SO much TO re-
fleet credit on the Empire, will be
Miss Muriel Window, chic and fasci-
mating singing comedienne.
Captain Nat Ressler and company
will supply the distinct novelty of tho
bill in an original shooting act. Captain
Ressler's title was gained IN regular
army service, where he was rated as
one of the country's greatest marks
men.
A new collection OF original motion
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picture features demonstrating tho
reason for the hold on. public affection
maintained BY this novel mode of en-
tertainment will complete the excellent
bill
Three performances are given each
day. the scheduled hours BENG at 3
o'clock each afternoon, and at 1880 and
8 o'clock each night.
Disseminating Comparisons.
'Ono of the most iiscouraging Of
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AoADB,IY or MUSIC.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Iuesday and "Wednesday nights So
cis s. vaudeville ind Minstrel show.
Friday, Saturday aud SATURDAY matt.
nec--aeorKc Evans ard his Honey nov
DIJOU THEATRE.
''The White SInsrv nII the xyc.L
EMPIRE THEAIxtE.
Vaudeville.
CITY AUDITORIUM.
Ihursdny nlsht--phiIhurmonic Con-
Hrsat Amateur Show.
WIN every attraction that min
slreisy, music. grace. beauty and talent
1un oiter, the much talked of Society
Vauaovllle,' given for the sole beneft
OF tue Belle Bryan Day Nursery. will
occupy the stage OF tho Academy OF
ausio TueHday and wcdnesday even
thss OF this week. Indeed. this unusual
entertainment Will not be confined to
t ths stage OF tho playhouse, for the whole
Snta1re VIII be given over to those
ealsing part In tho work for this noble
enterprise. and many features will take
place In the body OF the house, both
original and charming.
Opening with Il mammoth minstrel
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al the bubin. .-g
The Lubin VIII offer this week a
Dill of refined vaudeville features.
me star attraction will be the
sketch called sTwo and a ousrt n1"
This act Will Introduce Baby Helen"
VINO is regarded as an extremely clever
little actress. She handles her comedy
parts with the skill of an adept
Ine Great Romanclli Will provide the
musical feature of the bill. He is a
trick violinist of some note, und a
talented musician. His accomplish
ments on the violin are rare. He also
plays some Of the classics made ia
nous by this Instrument
-, hagen and Searles, presenting q
ditt h DIT OF everything are dcclnred
Searles is Beautiful and attrac-
tive young woman, and a high-class
comedisnne- *
Exclusive motion pictures approved
by the National Board of Censors COM
plcte the bill.
Thursday night the home talent try
outs are given q chance.
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difficulties in the way OF attempting
shakespearean drama" says e. H.
Sothern. who. with Julia Marlowe, will
appear in Hamlet" at the Academy
of Music Monday night, February 10,
rs the fact that they have been so
sifted and studied. played and re-
played: the greatest geniuses of the
stage have brought their finest gifts
of passion and pantomime to invest
the heroes Of Shakespeare with. and
the beginner must stand up and be ap-
praised beside these great men, whose
regulations grow. rather than dimin-
ism. as the years pass by. The public
which the player seeks 10 attract-not
the casual playEoer alone, nor that
euEaboo. tho tired business man, but
the public which appreciates and en-
Joys graf things in art, must be the
players nudience-the most critical.
because knowing; the most just, be-
cause unprecedented. and the most in
teiligent because cultured. To satisfy
the proper demands of such as these is
task TO challenge any man. That is
what makes success, even though it be
Dut partial, SO encouraging. sweet and
gratifying. You cannot get them int o
the theatre unless they know that the
drama will be we'll done, Modern
stage management has set q htEher
standard in tho physical aspects OF
stage presentations, a standard which
II Is more difficult In Shakespeare 10
meet because of his greater COM
pIeNity and deeper nature revealing
scenes. Yet we have to meet and
satisfy these demands"
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Concerning Hiss Adnms.
SO nNny people have asked the same
G a. since seeing Maude Adams
Music on Friday night and again yes
t,erday that 1t might be we'll to set
GOWN the fact rs printed In the
,World Almanac, that Miss Adams was
porn In Salt Lake City. Utah, in 1872.
fler real name In Maude Kiskadden.